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Dumbbell Floor T

Dumbbell Floor T exercise strengthens shoulders and improves stability. This workout lying down, extending your arms in a 'T' form enhances shoulder flexibility and upper body strength.

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Dumbbell Floor T instructions

Step-by-step instructions

Lie down flat on your back on the floor, or a mat, with a dumbbell in each hand.

Extend your arms to the sides in a T position so your body forms a cross.

Raise the dumbbells vertically upwards until they meet above your chest, keeping your arms straight but not locked.

Control the motion as you slowly lower the weights back out to the sides.

Repeat the movement for the programmed number of repetitions, recall to keep your back flat on the ground throughout the exercise.

Lie down flat on your back on the floor, or a mat, with a dumbbell in each hand.

Extend your arms to the sides in a T position so your body forms a cross.

Raise the dumbbells vertically upwards until they meet above your chest, keeping your arms straight but not locked.

Control the motion as you slowly lower the weights back out to the sides.

Repeat the movement for the programmed number of repetitions, recall to keep your back flat on the ground throughout the exercise.

Equipment needed

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