How to do it
Keep your chest flat against the bench throughout each repetition.
- 1
Lie prone (face down) on a special bench that allows your arms to hang freely, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2
With thumbs pointed up and arms slightly bent, lift your arms diagonally out to the sides until they are level with your shoulders.
- 3
Hold the position briefly, then lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your head and neck in a neutral position by looking down at the floor, to avoid neck strain.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the arms above shoulder height
- ✕Bending the elbows beyond a slight angle
- ✕Rotating the thumbs away from pointing up