Start seated with dumbbells in your hands, bend the elbows at 90 degrees, engage your core & push the dumbbells up meeting at the top, then slowly lower back to starting position.
Beginner: 5-7lb dumbbells Intermediate: 10-15lb dumbbells Advanced: 20-35+lb dumbbells
*Modification: You can also use a shoulder press machine or a fixed barbell
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CHEST PRESS (3x12)
Lay back on the bench or floor (you can lift legs like I am, or have them bent on the floor.) Lower the dumbbells toward your chest with control, engage your chest to press them back up above your head!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lb dumbbells
Intermediate: 12-20lb dumbbells
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SINGLE ARM BENT OVER ROWS (2x15) PER ...
Have a bench in front of you to place one arm and lean over to create an almost table-top position. Hold a dumbbell in your working hand, keep your hips and shoulders squared to the floor as you pull the dumbbell up and in toward your hipbone.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
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TRICEP PUSH DOWNS (3x12)
Stand close to the machine, grab the attachment, engage your core & push the attachment down, engaging your triceps & keeping your elbows in close by your side!
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-30lbs
Advanced: 35-65+ lbs*Modification: do tricep extensions with dumbbells
