bodyweight supine arms out and press
Strengthens full body
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: full body. Secondary: core stabilizers |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Chest |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Strength · Press |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~30 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — get into the starting position for bodyweight supine arms out and press.
- Step 2: Engage your core and set your posture.
- Step 3: Perform the movement with control through the full range.
- Step 4: Squeeze the target muscles at the peak of the movement.
- Step 5: Return slowly to the start and repeat for the prescribed reps.
Equipment
- None (bodyweight)
Coaching tips
Benefits
Strengthens full body
Common mistakes
Arching the lower back or flaring elbows excessively
Make it harder
Add a pause at the top or increase time under tension
Make it easier
Reduce range of motion or use support
Breathing
Exhale on the effort, inhale on the return
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