Starting Position
1. Lie down on a flat bench with your back firmly against it.
2. Plant your feet firmly on the ground.
3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and extend your arms above your chest.
4. Grip the dumbbells so that your palms are facing each other.
During the Exercise
1. With a slight bend in your arms, slowly lower the dumbbells to your sides.
2. Use your chest muscles to bring the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Breathing Tips
Inhale as you lower the dumbbells, and exhale as you lift them back up.