Target Muscles
Basic Muscle Groups |
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Lower-back (Main Target) |
Upper-back (Main Target) |
Advanced Muscle Groups |
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Erector-spinae (Main Target) |
Latissimus-dorsi (Main Target) |
Difficulty
Steps
Lie flat on the floor with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground, holding a dumbbell with both hands extended straight up over your chest.
Lower the dumbbell back behind your head towards the floor in a controlled manner, keeping your arms slightly bent.
Pull the dumbbell back up to the starting position, engaging your lats and squeezing your chest muscles.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Benefits
Strengthens the muscles of the upper back, including the latissimus dorsi and trapezius.
Engages the chest muscles and targets the serratus anterior.
Improves shoulder mobility and flexibility.
Equipments