- Sit on an upright 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 shoulder joint, 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.
- Begin seated on an upright bench with your palms facing you.
- Begin pressing toward the ceiling. As you press, rotate your palms.
- As you extend your elbows fully your palms should be facing forward.
- Stand with both palms facing you.
- Begin to press the dumbbells to the ceiling while rotating your palms.
- When you reach elbow extension, your palms should be facing forward.
- Start with both dumbbells near your shoulders in a neutral grip.
- Press the dumbbells toward the ceiling.
- Make sure you don't arch your back as you fatigue.
