Instructions:
- 1Sit on a bench with a back support. Hold a dumbbell in each hand at the shoulders, with an overhand grip.
- 2Press the weights upward until your arms are fully extended over your shoulders.
- 3Pause briefly at the top.
- 4Slowly lower the weights back to the starting position.
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips:
- Avoid arching the back. Keep your abs engaged throughout the press to protect your lower back.
- Don't let the dumbbells touch at the top as it can lessen the tension on the shoulders.
- Lower the weights in a slow and controlled manner.
- Keep your wrists in line with your forearms, not bent backward or forward.