How to do it
Plant both feet flat on the floor to brace your hips.
- 1
Lie back on an incline bench with a dumbbell in one hand at shoulder level.
- 2
Press the dumbbell up to full arm extension, focusing on contracting the chest.
- 3
Lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position with control.
- 4
Complete all reps on one side before switching to the other arm.
Expert tip
Keep your non-lifting hand on your hip or the bench to ensure stability and prevent your body from twisting.
Common mistakes
- ✕Flaring the pressing elbow out to 90 degrees
- ✕Lifting the upper back off the bench
- ✕Drifting the dumbbell inward over the face