How to do it
Squeeze the dumbbell handles firmly to keep your wrists straight.
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Lie prone on a bench with your chest supported and feet on the ground.
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Hold a dumbbell in each hand with arms extended towards the floor.
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Raise your arms out to the sides, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
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Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
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Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your neck neutral and avoid using momentum; focus on using your rear delts to lift the weights.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the dumbbells past shoulder height
- ✕Locking the elbows fully during the raise
- ✕Losing chest contact with the bench pad