Lie on an incline bench set at an angle between 45 to 60 degrees. Hold the dumbbells with your arms extended or slightly bent to lessen the stress on the elbow joint. Do not lock your elbows.
1. Inhale, then lower the dumbbells until your elbows are shoulder height.
2. Press the dumbbells back to starting position as you exhale. Repeat the next repetition.
Notes:
This exercise isolates the pectorals (particularly the upper part). Combining this exercise with the pullover helps to stretch your ribcage.