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Jaw Breaker

Teaching points

  • Lay on a bench on your back holding a dumbell in one hand
  • Start with the arm straight and hand pointing to the ceiling with the palm facing your feet
  • Support the lifting arm with the other hand around the upper arm
  • Bend the elbow to lower the weight towards the opposite side of the jaw
  • When the weight reaches an inch or two above the jaw, straighten the elbow back to the starting position

Variations & progressions

  • Perform in a standing or sitting position, with the arm straight overhead
  • Bend the elbow behind you so the elbow points to the ceiling (keep the upper arm still)

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