bent at the elbows and move the weights in an arc. Tip: Keep your elbows at the same angle throughout the exercise. Do not bend them more or straighten them as you work through the exercise, doing that would decrease the effectiveness of the exercise and possibly strain your shoulder muscles. Dumbell Chest Press Starting Position: Lie on your back on a bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand. Bring the weights to a point just above your shoulders, palms facing toward your feet and elbows out. The Exercise: Press the weights straight up until they're right over your collarbone (not over your face or belly). Then slowly lower them to the starting position, feeling the stretch in your chest muscles as your elbows drop below the level of the bench. Tip: Don't let the dumbbells sway back toward your head and over your face. Don't let your head rise off the bench throughout the exercise. Barbell Chest Press Starting Position: Lie down on a bench, and firmly position your feet flat on the floor a little more than shoulder width apart. Arch your back slightly, but keep your hips on the bench. Using a grip broader than shoulder width, hold the barbell, with your elbows locked out, right over the middle of your chest. The Exercise: Start by lowering the weight slowly to a point in the middle of your chest. Make contact with the mid-chest area, pause for a count of one, then, without bouncing the barbell off