Weekly exercise tip

Front Raise

Published on: 02/23/06

The move: Front raise

Works on: The posterior deltoid, the muscle in the front of the shoulder.

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Trainer Kathy Kaehler prepares to do the Front Raise exercise, working the posteror deltoids with hand weights.
 
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Bring the weights forward in a straigt line until your arms are level with your shoulders.
 
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What to use: Hand weights. Women can start with 3 pounds an build up to 5 or 8 pounds. Men can start with a heavier weight.

Step 1: Stand up straight with your knees slightly bent. Hold the weights in front of the thighs. Keep your shoulders back and the chest hig.

Step 2: Bring both weights forward in a straight line, until your arms are level with your soulders. Keep the elbows slightly bent. Exhale as you lift and inhale as you lower.

Repetitions: Two sets of eight to 10 repetitions at least twice a week.

Kathy Kaehler is NBC's "Today" show fitness expert and has worked with many celebrities including Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Cindy Crawford and Michelle Pfeiffer.

— Los Angeles Daily News


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