How to do it
Stand with your feet staggered to counter the forward leverage.
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Stand or sit with your back straight, holding a plate or dumbbell with both hands at chest level.
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Press the weight directly in front of you until your arms are fully extended.
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Squeeze your chest muscles, then slowly bring the weight back to your chest.
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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on squeezing the chest muscles together as you press the weight, and keep your movements slow and controlled.
Common mistakes
- ✕Pressing the weight on an upward angle
- ✕Flaring the elbows outward during the press
- ✕Bending the wrists backward during the press