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- 01Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, then lie back with the weights near your chest.
- 02Plant your feet and keep your shoulder blades pulled back against the bench.
- 03Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are straight but not harshly locked.
- 04Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your upper chest.
- 05Keep both dumbbells controlled and level throughout the movement.
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