How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades flat against the floor for the entire set.
- 1
Lie on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat, holding dumbbells with a neutral grip.
- 2
Press the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended above your chest.
- 3
Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest.
- 4
Keep your elbows at a 45-degree angle from your body throughout the movement.
- 5
Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Expert tip
Keep your wrists neutral and elbows close to your body to maximize the engagement of your triceps and chest.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Pressing one dumbbell before the other
- ✕Bouncing the upper arms off the floor