Overview

The single arm dumbbell shoulder flexion standing is a good exercise to work the anterior deltoid. Doing one side at a time gets your core involved to stabilize the movement. This exercise can also be done with cables or bands.

Description

• Standing, hold the dumbbell in one hand in front of your thigh, arm straight and palm facing back.
• Keeping your arm straight, lift the dumbbell out in front of you.
• Stop at shoulder height and return the dumbbell to the start position.

Mistakes

• Shrugging the shoulders excessively
• Hunching forward
• Leaning back