3 Working Sets x 8-10 Reps

Only a moderate incline, slight pause at the bottom.

How To:

Setup:

  1. Set your bench to a low/moderate incline (about 20–35°).

  2. Sit with feet flat on the floor and dumbbells at shoulder height OR position yourself under the Smith bar.

  3. Keep ribs stacked, core braced, chin tucked.

Movement:

  1. Press the weight up and slightly back over your head.

  2. Pause briefly at the bottom each rep before pressing again.

  3. Lower with control to shoulder level and repeat.