Strength

Dumbbell Floor I

"Dumbbell Floor I exercise strengthens upper back and shoulder muscles while promoting good posture. Performed by lying on the floor and lifting weights in an "I" shape to enhance stability, endurance and reduce injury risk."

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Dumbbell Floor I instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Sit on the ground with knees bent, feet flat on the floor and a dumbbell in each hand.

2

Rest back to a slight angle while keeping the spine straight.

3

Hold the dumbbells with palms facing each other, right in front of your knees.

4

Raise your arms forward and upward in a wide arc until they are above your head, forming an I shape.

5

Lower your arms back down in the same wide arc and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Sit on the ground with knees bent, feet flat on the floor and a dumbbell in each hand.

Rest back to a slight angle while keeping the spine straight.

Hold the dumbbells with palms facing each other, right in front of your knees.

Raise your arms forward and upward in a wide arc until they are above your head, forming an I shape.

Lower your arms back down in the same wide arc and repeat for the programmed number of reps.

Equipment needed

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Barbell

Battle Ropes

Bench

Bosu

Box

Cables

Dip Bar

Dumbbell

EZ Curl Bar

Hex Bar

Kettlebell

Ladder

Machine

Pull-Up Bar

Yoga Ball

Muscles used

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