The standing L raise helps increase strength and stability in the shoulder region by targeting the rotator cuff. The standing position also improves stability throughout the core.
Instructions
Stand in a shoulder-width stance holding a dumbbell in each hand, your arms bent at a 90 degree angles, palms facing each other.
Rotating your shoulders, raise your arms until they are parallel with the floor. Squeeze the shoulder blades together, hold, and then return to starting position.
Trainer’s Tips
Avoid raising the arms too high. Your upper arms should be parallel to the floor in the top position.
Avoid going too heavy. Use light dumbbells and focus on form.
