- Lay on an incline bench with two dumbbells extended in front of you.
- You should have a slight bend in your elbows and maintain that bend. Your shoulder joint should do all the movement. You should have an overhand grip.
- Bring the dumbbells out to your side. Stop the dumbbells before going behind your body.
- Bring the dumbbells back together at the top.
- Lie on a flat bench, grasp a pair of dumbbells and hold them at shoulder level with your palms facing each other. Keep your elbows bent and close to your body.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
- Once the dumbbells reach your chest, pause for a moment and then press them back up to the starting position.
- This variation is much easier on the shoulder joints.
- Lie on an incline bench, grasp a pair of dumbbells and hold them at shoulder level with your palms facing each other. Keep your elbows bent and close to your body.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells to your chest, keeping your elbows bent and close to your body.
- Once the dumbbells reach your chest, pause for a moment and then press them back up to the starting position.
- This variation is much easier on the shoulder joints.
- Secure two resistance bands to a sturdy anchor point (e.g. a door anchor, a post, etc.) at chest height.
- Stand facing away from the anchor point with feet shoulder-width apart and hold each end of the band in each hand.
- Start with arms fully extended and parallel to the floor.
- Keeping arms straight, slowly bring your arms together in front of your chest.
