How to do it
Plant your feet flat and brace your glutes to stabilize your torso.
- 1
Lie on the floor on your back with a dumbbell in one hand.
- 2
Position the dumbbell above your chest with your arm fully extended.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell to your side until your upper arm touches the floor.
- 4
Push the dumbbell back up to the starting position.
- 5
Complete the set on one side before switching to the other arm.
Expert tip
Focus on pressing the dumbbell straight up by engaging your chest and triceps, and avoid letting your elbow flare out to the side.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bouncing the upper arm off the floor
- ✕Rotating the wrist during the press
- ✕Letting the dumbbell drift toward the head