A lying isolation upper-body pressing exercise performed on a flat bench using dumbbells with a neutral (hammer) grip. The movement involves pressing the dumbbells upward from chest level by extending the elbows while keeping the palms facing each other and the wrists stable. The elbows track close to the torso to reduce shoulder strain and maintain controlled mechanics. The exercise emphasizes steady pressing strength and a slow lowering phase to keep constant tension through the chest, triceps, and shoulders across the full range of motion.
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