Instructions
Preparation
- Lie upper back perpendicular on bench. Flex hips slightly.
Grasp one dumbbell from behind or from side with both hands under
inner plate of dumbbell. Position dumbbell over chest with elbows
slightly bent.
Execution
- Keeping elbows slightly bent throughout movement, lower dumbbell
over and beyond head until upper arms are in-line withg torso.
Pull dumbbell up and over chest. repeat.
Comments
- Lower body extending off of bench acts as counter balance
to resistance and keeps upper back fixed on bench. Avoid hips
from raising up significantly. Actual range of motion is dependent
upon individual shoulder flexibility. Keep elbows fixed at small
bend throughout exercise. See suggested mount
& dismount.
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Classification
Muscles
Target
Synergists
Stabilizers
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