Drill

Instructions

1. 1Lie on the floor with a barbell or dumbbells at chest height.
2. 2Lower until the upper arms lightly touch the floor, elbows at roughly 45 degrees.
3. 3Press up without letting the elbows flare out toward the ears.
4. 4Reset the shoulder blades before every rep.

What to focus on

Elbows staying inside a 45-degree line from the torso.

Recommended reps

5 sets of 6

Common mistake

Elbows flaring to 90 degrees and stressing the shoulder.