How to do it
Pause for one second at the top of the movement before lowering the weights.
- 1
Lie face down on an incline bench set to a 45-degree angle, with a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2
Let your arms hang straight down, palms facing each other.
- 3
Raise your arms out to the sides until they are in line with your shoulders, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 4
Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and avoid using momentum. Focus on using your lateral deltoids to lift the weights.
Common mistakes
- ✕Raising the dumbbells above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows too much during the lift
- ✕Lifting the torso off the incline bench