How to do it
Plant both feet firmly on the floor to anchor your body.
- 1
Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in one hand.
- 2
Hold the dumbbell with both hands under the inner plate, at chest level.
- 3
Press the dumbbell straight up over your chest, extending your arms fully.
- 4
Lower the dumbbell slowly back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching arms.
Expert tip
Keep your wrists straight and elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and reduce the risk of injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lowering the dumbbell toward the face
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Letting the dumbbell tilt to one side