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- 01Sit tall on the floor with your legs straight or slightly spread and hold the dumbbells at shoulder height.
- 02Brace your trunk, keep the heels grounded, and maintain an upright torso without leaning backward.
- 03Press both dumbbells overhead while keeping the wrists stacked and the legs relaxed but still.
- 04Finish with locked elbows, active shoulders, and the dumbbells balanced over your hips.
- 05Lower the weights to the shoulders under control and reset your seated posture before repeating.
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