Instructions
Preparation
- Grasp two dumbbells. Lie supine on bench. Support dumbbells above chest with arms fixed in slightly bent position. Internally rotate shoulders so elbows to sides.
Execution
- Lower dumbbells to sides until chest muscles are stretched with elbows fixed in slightly bent position. Bring dumbbells together in hugging motion until dumbbells are nearly together. Repeat.
Comments
- Keep shoulders internally rotated so elbows point downward at bottom position and outward at top position.
Classification
| Utility: | Auxiliary |
| Mechanics: | Isolated |
| Force: | Push |