How to do it
Squeeze the dumbbell handle firmly and breathe out as you raise the weight back over your chest.
- 1
Lie on a bench with your feet flat on the floor, holding a dumbbell with both hands above your chest.
- 2
Keep your arms straight as you slowly lower the dumbbell back over your head.
- 3
Lower the weight until your arms are parallel with the floor.
- 4
Bring the dumbbell back to the starting position using the strength of your lats and chest.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on moving through the shoulders and keep the arms straight to maximize the engagement of the targeted muscles.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the elbows as the weight lowers
- ✕Arching the lower back off the bench
- ✕Lowering the dumbbell past parallel