Dumbbell Over the Chest Lying Abduction
Lying on the back with the legs straight up and a dumbbell held over the chest, open the legs into a wide V and draw them back; the inner thighs do the closing.
How to do it
Setup
On your back, legs straight up toward the ceiling, a dumbbell held in both hands above the chest, arms straight.
Steps
- Let the legs open slowly out to the sides.
- Draw them back together until they meet above the hips.
- Keep the dumbbell still over the chest throughout.
Common mistakes
Legs dropping open fast: lower them under control. Lower back arching as the legs open: press it into the floor. Dumbbell drifting over the face: hold it over the chest.
Breathing
Exhale closing the legs, inhale opening them.
