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Instructions
- While holding a dumbbell in each hand, sit on a military press bench or utility bench that has back support. Place the dumbbells upright on top of your thighs. for best results.
- Now raise the dumbbells to shoulder height one at a time using your thighs to help propel them up into position. for best results.
- Make sure to rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward. This is your starting position. for best results.
- Now, exhale and push the dumbbells upward until they touch at the top. for best results.
- Then, after a brief pause at the top contracted position, slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position while inhaling. for best results.
- Repeat this exercise for the recommended amount of repetitions. for best results.
Related Muscle Groups
- Shoulders
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