How to do it
Pin your shoulder blades to the bench and keep them retracted throughout.
- 1
Lie on an incline bench set to a low angle with a dumbbell in each hand.
- 2
Extend your arms above your chest with a slight bend in the elbows.
- 3
Lower the dumbbells out to the sides in a wide arc until you feel a stretch in your chest.
- 4
Bring the dumbbells back together in a hugging motion.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in your elbows and move through a wide arc to fully engage the chest muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pressing the dumbbells up instead of arcing
- ✕Bending the wrists backward under the load
- ✕Dropping the dumbbells too quickly down