Instructions:
- 1Lie down on your stomach on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other
- 2Extend your arms straight down towards the floor, keeping a slight bend in the elbow
- 3Raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, squeezing your shoulder blades together
- 4Pause for a second at the top before lowering the weights back down to the starting position
- 5Repeat the exercise for the desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Keep your head aligned with your spine throughout the exercise
- Avoid using your back or hips to lift the weights; use your shoulder muscles
- Maintain control on the way down to maximize the resistance and avoid injury
- Ensure to grip the dumbbells firmly to prevent them from slipping