Instructions:
- 1Sit on a bench with back support, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level
- 2Push upwards until your arms are fully extended
- 3Lower the dumbbells back down to the shoulder level in a controlled manner
- 4Repeat the movement for the desired amount of repetitions
- 5Ensure your back is flat against the bench during the entire exercise
Tips:
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the movement
- Don't use your back or legs to help lift the weights, focus on your shoulders
- Exhale while pushing upwards, and inhale when lowering the dumbbells back down
- Maintain control of the dumbbells at all times, don't let them drop quickly