Starting Position

• Lying face up on bench, holding dumbbells over shoulders with arms extended

Procedure

• Bend both elbows to 90 degrees and then lower weights to floor while keeping your elbows fixed at 90 degrees
• In one motion, drive the elbows back toward the start position and straighten arms
• Repeat for prescribed number of repetitions

Coaching Keys

• Do not let back arch during exercise
• Only drop hands toward floor as far as you are comfortable
• Two motions on the way down, one motion on the way up
• Initiate the movement back to the start position by driving with the elbows

You Should Feel It

• Working your lats and triceps

© Core Performance

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