90 Degree Chest Pres is a Chest Press with Core Value
Next time you do a chest press lift your legs up and bend your knees and hips to a 90-degree angle. Your abdominals and core will get extra work by stabilizing your entire body throughout the move. Get even more core stabilization by performing the 90-degree Chest Press on an exercise bench or by balancing a medicine ball on your shins. Be sure to pay attention to proper form and exercise technique.
Do it Right
- Lie on your back, legs in air w/ knees & hips bent to 90 degrees, lower back, shoulders & head on mat
- Hold dumbbells with an overhand grip & palms facing away from you, arms extended toward the ceiling with elbows soft, dumbbells are close but not touching over mid chest
- Contract abdominals & lower dumbbells until upper arms are parallel to floor keeping elbows out & bent to a 90-degree angle or less
- Exhale & press dumbbells toward the ceiling keeping elbows soft but fully extended
- Continue lowering and raising the dumbbells until all reps are performed
Demonstrated by: Tanya Stroh