How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades together against the floor and hold them retracted.
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Lie on your back on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat.
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Hold a bottle weight in each hand at chest level with your arms bent.
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Press the weights straight up over your chest, extending your arms fully.
- 4
Lower the weights back down to the starting position with control.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your wrists straight and elbows at a 90-degree angle at the bottom of the movement to maximize chest engagement and prevent injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows wide on the press
- ✕Bouncing the bottles off your chest
- ✕Arching the lower back off the floor