Dumbbell High Kneeling Anterior Raise with Rotation 1. 1. Get into a high kneeling position. Knees in line with your hips, and body in a square position. Make sure your body is level and is not leaning backwards. 2. Hold a dumbbell, (weight plate, or kettlebell) with straight arms at front of knees. 3. Exhale as you raise the weight directly up to eye level. 4. Maintaining straight arms at eye level, rotate to one side through the torso then return to centre. 5. Lower arms to knees, then repeat.