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- 01Stand over a dumbbell positioned between your feet or just outside one foot and grip it with a neutral wrist.
- 02Hinge at your hips, brace your trunk, and drive through your legs to accelerate the dumbbell upward.
- 03Keep the dumbbell close as you guide your elbow around and under the rising weight.
- 04Receive it softly at the shoulder in a stable rack with knees slightly bent and wrist stacked.
- 05Stand fully, then lower the dumbbell to the hang or floor under control before repeating or changing arms.
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