This free weight exercise is designed to strengthen and tone the front deltoids.

1. Stand with your feet shoulder width a part, dumbbells gripped in both hands, palms facing downward. Your hands should be resting about a foot above your thighs in front of your body.

   

2. Slowly inhale and raise both arms up. Keep elbows slightly bent.

   

3. Continue to raise arms until they are level with your shoulders, and hold for 2-3 seconds. Exhale and lower to start position for one full rep.

   

4. Start with 10-12 reps, and minimal weights. Increase weights as you progress.