How to do it
Lower the dumbbells over a controlled three-second count.
- 1
Lie on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- 2
Press the dumbbells up over your chest while squeezing them together.
- 3
Slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest while maintaining the squeeze.
- 4
Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing the dumbbells together throughout the movement to maximize chest engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out to 90 degrees
- ✕Bouncing the dumbbells off each other
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench