| Exercise Type:
Anaerobic Exercise (strength training)
Primary Muscles Exercised:
pectoralis major (upper chest)
anterior deltoids
Description:
1) while sitting on the bench facing away from the back rest, grasp two dumbbells with an overhand grip
2) rest the dumbbells on your thigh
3) slowly lower yourself down until your back is firmly against the back rest while bringing the dumbbells even with your chest
4) push forward with both dumbbells until they both make contact above your chest with your arms extended fully (but not locked)
Techinque:
1) slowly lower the dumbbells in an arc like fashion until they are as low as you can comfortably manage
2) once you have reached your lowest point, hold for a few seconds and bring the dumbbells in the same arc like fashion you previously did until both make contact once more above your chest
3) repeat until you have achieved your desired amount of repetitions
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