How to do it
Breathe deeply into your chest as you lower the weight behind you.
- 1
Lie flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell with both hands above your chest, arms extended.
- 2
Keep a slight bend in your elbows as you lower the dumbbell back and over your head.
- 3
Stretch your arms back as far as comfortable, feeling the stretch in your chest and lats.
- 4
Bring the dumbbell back to the starting position above your chest.
Expert tip
Keep your movements controlled and focus on the stretch and contraction of the chest and lats without arching your back excessively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Locking the elbows fully straight
- ✕Lifting the head off the floor
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor