How to do it
Grip the dumbbell handles firmly and stack your wrists over them.
- 1
Place two dumbbells on the floor at shoulder width and assume a push-up position, gripping the dumbbell handles.
- 2
Lower your body slowly until your chest is below the level of the dumbbells.
- 3
Push back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Expert tip
Keep your elbows close to your body to maximize triceps engagement and protect your shoulder joints.
Common mistakes
- ✕Letting the hips sag toward the floor
- ✕Rolling the dumbbells outward as you descend
- ✕Failing to lock the arms at the top