This exercise benefits your upper back. You'll feel proud as your ability to hold heavier weights and do more repetitions increases.

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Directions:

1) Stand with your feet wider apart than your shoulders. Your abs should be tight and your knees should be slightly bent.

2) Hold the weights with your palms facing in.

3) Inhale as you lift, raising the weights so your elbows are parallel to your shoulders and your elbows are bent fairly tightly.

4) Hold the weights in position for a few seconds, then slowly drop your arms to the starting position and repeat. Try for 2 sets of 8-10 reps each. Rest for 12-15 seconds between sets.

Variation: As you get stronger, use heavier weights.