Lie back on an incline bench with dumbbells at chest level. Press the weights up until arms are straight, then lower slowly back down with control.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lb dumbbells
Intermediate: 12-20lb dumbbells
Advanced: 25-45+lb dumbbells
*Modification: you can use a barbell or machine!
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BENT OVER SINGLE ARM ROWS (4x12)
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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HAMMER CURL PRESS ( 4x10)
Stand with dumbbells in hands by your sides. Without rotating your wrists, curl the dumbbells up to your shoulders, palms stay facing in towards eachother, then press the dumbbells straight up and slowly return the motion to starting position.
Weight Recommendations:
Beginner: 5-10lbs
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CABLE UPRIGHT ROW (3x10)
Stand close to the machine, grab the attachment, keep your core engaged as you pull the rope up, hands right below your chin and elbows slightly above your head!
Beginner: 3-10lbs
Intermediate: 12-35lbs
Advanced: 40-65+ lbs*Modification: Upright row with dumbbells
