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You dont need to be apush-uppro to build upper body strength and muscle.

Fitness trainerStacey Robertsdemonstrates each exercise in detail to help you master proper form.

a man lying on a mat outdoors doing a dumbbell chest press

Focus on perfecting your form and keeping the movements slow and controlled.

Pausing at the most challenging part of each exercise addstime under tensionwhich can help stimulate muscle growth.

Be sure to take breaks between exercises to let your muscles recover.

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To make the routine home-friendly, Roberts substitutes a bench with the floor.

This adjustment also makes it beginner-friendly.

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