Instructions:
- 1Lie flat on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing towards your feet
- 2Begin with the weights directly above your chest, elbows extended
- 3Lower the weights until the upper arms are approximately parallel to the floor
- 4Hold this position briefly, and then press the dumbbells back to the starting point
- 5Repeat for desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Make sure to press the weights straight up rather than letting them drift
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the press
- Exhale as you press the weights up and inhale as you lower them
- Keep a controlled motion throughout