excellent chest isolation with peak tension in the stretched position
perfect synergy between force curve and muscle stretch
maximizes pec development through targeted lengthening
Execution
Lie on a flat bench with dumbbells held above your chest, arms slightly bent.
Maintain this slight bend throughout the movement to protect your elbows.
lower the dumbbells in a wide arc until you feel a deep stretch in your chest
pause briefly at the bottom to maximize tension in the stretched position
return only halfway up, stopping before the top portion
repeat from this midpoint without completing the full range
Focus on the bottom half of the movement where the tension is highest. The top
portion offers minimal benefit as resistance decreases while the muscle
shortens.
Purpose
excellent chest isolation with peak tension in the stretched position
perfect synergy between force curve and muscle stretch
maximizes pec development through targeted lengthening
Execution
Lie on a flat bench with dumbbells held above your chest, arms slightly bent.
Maintain this slight bend throughout the movement to protect your elbows.
lower the dumbbells in a wide arc until you feel a deep stretch in your chest
pause briefly at the bottom to maximize tension in the stretched position
return only halfway up, stopping before the top portion
repeat from this midpoint without completing the full range
Focus on the bottom half of the movement where the tension is highest. The top
portion offers minimal benefit as resistance decreases while the muscle
shortens.