How to do a dumbbell high pulls

Upper bodyDumbbellsIntermediate

Pull the dumbbells up toward your chin with your elbows leading — builds the shoulders and upper back.

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How to do it

1Dumbbells in front of your thighs
2Pull them up toward your chin, elbows high
3Lower under control

Muscles worked

Shoulders Back

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