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Dumbbell Overhead Extension

Equipment Required: two equal weighted dumbbells, flat bench.

overhead extension exerciseTechnique

  1. Start by holding a dumbbell in each hand and lie on a flat bench with the feet flat on the floor.
  2. Extend the arms up so that the dumbbells are held directly above the shoulders, and the palms are facing each other.
  3. Bend the elbows and lower the dumbbells to the sides of your head.
  4. While keeping the elbows in place, extend your arms up to the starting position
  5. After a short pause, repeat the movement for the required number of reps.

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