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.
Weight Recommendation:
Beginner: 5-7lb
Intermediate: 10-15lb
Advanced: 20-35+lb
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WALKING LUNGE (3x8) PER SIDE
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L RAISE (3x10) PER SIDE
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CABLE PULL-THROUGH (3x12)
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