Instructions:
- 1Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand resting on top of your thighs
- 2With the dumbbells at shoulder width, begin to lift them with your palms facing each other
- 3While keeping a slight bend at your elbows, lower your arms out at both sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest
- 4Return your arms back to the starting position as you squeeze your chest muscles
- 5Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench for stability
- Avoid using your arms and shoulders to lift the weight; focus on squeezing the chest
- Do not lock your elbows when lifting the dumbbells
- Control the movement especially when lowering the dumbbells