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Overhead Hold - Dumbbell
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- HOW: Begin in a standing position and grab a dumbbell in one hand. Bring that dumbbell up overhead while keeping your elbow straight. Hold that position for the prescribed amount of time ad reps.
- FEEL: You should feel your shoulder muscles working.
- COMPENSATION: Don’t lean to the opposite side of the dumbbell, stay upright. Don’t shrug or depress your shoulder, keep it tight.
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