Hold a weight in each hand, hands hanging by sides, palms facing the body. Slowly raise your arms out straight, moving the hands toward the ceiling. Keep your arms straight but not stiff. Your arms should be about at shoulder level when you complete the movement. Resist the urge to lift your shoulders toward your ears to help lift the weight. Lower the weights slowly. Exercises that bring the weight away from the body are difficult — choose light weights to begin.

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