This is a useful exercise for beginners because it helps correct any imbalance between the strength of the two biceps and allows for variations of hand grip that help develop biceps further.

1 Stand tall, maintaining good posture, with your feet hip-distance apart, and your knees slightly flexed, leaving your arms by your sides with your palms facing forward.

2 Inhale, then raise the dumbbells slowly toward your shoulders as you exhale, keeping your elbows close to your sides. Make sure that you do not allow your elbows to travel forward.

3 When you have raised the dumbbells to your shoulders inhale and slowly lower them back to the starting position.