How to do a chest press hold

Upper bodyDumbbellsBeginner

Press the dumbbells up and hold — a burning isometric for the chest and triceps.

How to do it

1Lie on your back, press the dumbbells up
2Hold them over your chest, arms almost straight
3Keep your ribs down and breathe

Common mistakes

×Letting the weights drift back over your face
×Arching your lower back

Muscles worked

Chest Triceps

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