Stand holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, elbows slightly bent. Raise both arms out to the sides until your hands reach about shoulder height, then lower them slowly back down.
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2 to 4 sets of 10 to 20 reps with a light weight, stopping 1 to 2 reps short of losing form.
The weight that lets you lift without shrugging or swinging is lighter than you expect, so start there. If your shoulder pinches near the top, stop just below shoulder height and turn your thumbs slightly upward rather than pushing through it.
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