This exercise targets: shoulders, triceps
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells and an exercise ball or a bench
Sit on an exercise ball or a bench. Place your feet flat on the floor and shoulder width apart, while holding your back straight. Hold your dumbbells and form a 90-degree angle with your elbows.
Press the dumbbells upwards until your arms are stretched out overhead. Slowly lower to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Focus on proper technique, and not the amount of weight you are lifting.
While performing this exercise do not swing backwards.
Don't use weights that are heavier than you can handle.
If you are using heavy weights, perform a lower number of repetitions.
Exhale as you are pressing the weight up.
Inhale as you return to the starting position.
Alternative: Perform this exercise while standing, or perform it by alternating sides.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions
For this exercise, you will need: two dumbbells and an exercise ball or a bench
Sit on an exercise ball or a bench. Place your feet flat on the floor and shoulder width apart, while holding your back straight. Hold your dumbbells and form a 90-degree angle with your elbows.
Press the dumbbells upwards until your arms are stretched out overhead. Slowly lower to the starting position and repeat.
Tips:
Focus on proper technique, and not the amount of weight you are lifting.
While performing this exercise do not swing backwards.
Don't use weights that are heavier than you can handle.
If you are using heavy weights, perform a lower number of repetitions.
Exhale as you are pressing the weight up.
Inhale as you return to the starting position.
Alternative: Perform this exercise while standing, or perform it by alternating sides.
Beginners: 10 repetitions
Intermediate level: 15 repetitions
Advanced level: 20 repetitions