Pick the dumbbells up off the ground and place your feet about shoulder width apart. Position your back so that it is slightly above parallel to the ground and full extend your arms toward the ground. Keeping your back flat and arched, pull the dumbbells up to the area just below your rib cage. Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the entire movement and squeeze your back together as the weights touch your body. Hold the dumbbells in the contracted position for a brief second and then lower them back to the starting position.
Tips:
It is very important that you do not round out your lower back as you perform this exercise as this could easily lead to an injury. Instead, focus on sticking your butt out and keeping a nice arch in your lower back. It is also okay to move naturally throughout the exercise and allow your back to rise up slightly as you lift the weights.
