How to do a chest press hold to side raise

Upper bodyDumbbellsIntermediate

Hold a chest press, then open the arms out to the sides and back — chest and shoulders in one move.

Chest press hold to side raise demonstration

How to do it

1Press the dumbbells up over your chest
2Open your arms out wide, then bring them back
3Keep a soft bend in your elbows

Common mistakes

×Dropping the weights too fast on the opening
×Arching your back

Muscles worked

Chest Shoulders

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