Dumbbell Standing T-Spine Press
Standing tall, press two light dumbbells from behind the neck straight overhead; the upper back has to extend so the arms can finish in line with the ears.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, feet hip-width, two light dumbbells held horizontally behind the neck, elbows pointing out.
Steps
- Press the bells straight up until the arms are long overhead.
- Lift the chest as the arms rise, ribs kept down.
- Lower the bells back behind the neck slowly.
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back instead of the upper back: ribs down, glutes tight. Pushing the head forward to clear the bells: head tall, the bells travel behind it. Pain at the front of the shoulder with the bells behind the neck: start with them higher, or stop.
Breathing
Exhale pressing, inhale lowering.
