How to do it
Drive your feet flat into the floor to stabilize your upper body.
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Lie back on an incline bench set to a 30-45 degree angle.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing each other.
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Press the dumbbells up over your chest, keeping them close together.
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Lower the dumbbells down towards your chest with control.
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Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Maintain a strong wrist position and avoid flaring your elbows to keep the focus on your triceps and chest.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the dumbbells drift apart at the top
- ✕Bouncing the dumbbells off the chest
- ✕Arching the lower back off the incline bench