Starting Position
1. Lie face down on a bench with your chest supported and feet firmly planted on the floor.
2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, letting your arms hang naturally.
3. Keep your shoulders relaxed and your neck in a neutral position.
During the Exercise
1. With a slight bend in your elbows, lift the dumbbells out to the sides.
2. Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together as you lift the dumbbells.
3. Slowly return the dumbbells to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Exhale as you lift the dumbbells, and inhale as you lower them.