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Letter-V
Arms
This
exercise strengthens the chest.
Equipment
Exercise mat and a pair of dumbbells.
Exercise
technique
-
Lie on your back with your knees bent.
- Hold
a dumbbell in each hand, directly above your shoulder joint with the palms
facing the knees.
- Slowly
lower your arms to about halfway between starting position and floor.
- Slowly
bring your arms back together.
- Do
the desired number of repetitions.
Performance
tips
-
Maintain control of your chest muscles throughout the exercise. Avoid jerking
or using momentum to raise or lower the weight.
- As
you lower your arms, maintain a slight tightness in the abdominal area to
prevent your lower back from overarching.
- Inhale
as you lower arms; exhale on the return.
Repetitions
Do 10 to 15 repetitions
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