How to do it
Plant your toes firmly on the floor to anchor your body through each rep.
- 1
Lie face down on an incline bench set at a 45-degree angle, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2
Begin with your arms extended in front of you, parallel to the ground.
- 3
Press the dumbbells up and out to the sides, moving in an arc until your arms are straight above your shoulders.
- 4
Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Engage your core and ensure your head is in a neutral position to avoid neck strain while performing this exercise.
Common mistakes
- ✕Dropping the elbows too low at the bottom
- ✕Letting the dumbbells drift inward at the top
- ✕Lifting the torso off the bench