A simple, yet effective exercise that can be done at the gym or at home.
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Instructions
- Stand with your feet about shoulder width apart for balance.  Your posture should be maintained throughout the exercise.  Holding a dumbbell in each hand, start with your hands both resting in front of your thighs.  

 - Engage your abdominals, exhale, and lift one arm until it is horizontal.  Avoid shrugging your shoulders.  

 - Inhale and lower the weight back to the start position with control.  Do the same movement on the other arm.  
Do 8-12 repetitions on each arm, rest, then repeat the exercise if desired.  

 
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