How to do it
Maintain contact between your upper back and the floor for stability.
- 1
Lie on the floor with a dumbbell in each hand, arms extended above your chest.
- 2
With a slight bend in your elbows, lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc.
- 3
Keep the movement controlled and go as low as you can without touching the floor.
- 4
Bring the dumbbells back together over your chest, squeezing your pecs as you lift.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows to protect your joints and maintain tension on your chest muscles throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending and extending the elbows mid-arc
- ✕Letting the dumbbells hit the floor
- ✕Pressing the dumbbells straight up