1. Setup: Lie down on a flat bench. Ensure that your back is fully supported. 2. Feet Placement: Keep your feet flat on the floor to maintain stability. 3. Dumbbell Grip: Hold a dumbbell in each hand. Start with your arms fully extended above your chest, palms facing each other (neutral grip).
Movement
1. Lowering Phase: - Slowly bend your elbows to lower the dumbbells towards your forehead. - Keep your elbows close to your head and make sure they do not flare out. - Lower the dumbbells until your forearms are parallel to the ground.
2. Raising Phase: - Engage your triceps and push the dumbbells back up to the starting position by extending your arms. - Ensure a smooth and controlled motion without locking your elbows at the top.
Tips
- Maintain a steady breathing pattern: exhale as you push the weights up and inhale as you lower them. - Keep your core engaged throughout the movement to help stabilize your body. - Start with lighter weights to master the form before increasing the resistance.