How to do it
Keep your wrists straight and aligned over your forearms the entire set.
- 1
Sit on a bench with back support and hold a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height, palms facing forward.
- 2
Press the dumbbells up and together overhead, fully extending your arms while exhaling.
- 3
Pause at the top of the movement, then slowly lower the weights back to the starting position while inhaling.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Avoid arching your back as you press the weights overhead; this will help maintain proper form and reduce the risk of injury.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the elbows out too wide
- ✕Pressing the dumbbells forward not overhead
- ✕Not fully extending arms at the top