Primary Muscles Worked:  Medial Deltoids (Middle of the shoulders) and Trapezius (upper part of the back).

1.    Start Position:  Stand with feet about hip width apart.  Arms down at your side, palms face in.  Abs contracted, chest lifted and shoulders down and away from your ears.  Stand tall.
2.    Execution:  Exhale as you raise the weights out to the sides.  Elbows are slightly bent.  Be careful not to go higher than your shoulders.
3.    Pause at the top of the movement.
4.    Inhale and lower the weights back to the start position.
5.    Avoid this exercise if you have shoulder problems or feel pain in your shoulders (anywhere else).

Trainer Tips:
•    Proper form, posture and correct breathing are very important – not only to isolate the targeted muscle group, but also to prevent injury,
•    Making the mind/muscle connection will insure that you get the most out of the exercise.
•    Keep your back straight and your abs contracted throughout the movement.
•    Avoid slinging the weights up.  If you have to sling them, they are too heavy.