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Muscle Group:  Chest 
 
Notes:

The shoulder joint is the only joint to move during this movement. The elbow should be slightly bent and locked at that angle. Any movement at the elbow joint means that you are working the triceps and the weight is too heavy!

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Step 1

Lie face up on bench with feet flat on floor.
Press dumbells to extend arm position above chest.
Turn dumbells so that they face each other.
Point elbows out and bend slightly.

Step 2

Move dumbells outward in wide arcs.
Keep palms facing up and elbows pointing down.
Lower dumbells slowly and under control until level with shoulders.
Pull dumbells evenly towards each other in a wide arc.