This exercise involves lying on an incline bench while holding dumbbells, then twisting the weights as you press them up towards the ceiling. It primarily targets the chest muscles, but also engages the shoulders and core.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps
- Engages the core muscles for stability and balance
- Improves upper body strength and muscle definition
- Increases range of motion in the shoulders
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
How to perform
- Start by lying on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Hold the dumbbells at chest level with your palms facing each other.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest while twisting your torso to one side.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement.
- Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position while twisting your torso to the opposite side.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Triceps
Primary
Abs
Secondary
Lower Back
Secondary