It is important to work as many muscles as you can during a workout. Your chest or pectoral muscles are vital to your overall strength. When even starting out any strength training exercise make sure that you are comfortable with the weight you are handling. If you are new to weight lifting a pair of light dumbbells are just right.

• Find a comfortable place where you can lie down preferably a mat on the floor.
• Bend your knees with your feet flat on the floor
• Hold the dumbbells at your chest with your palms facing your knees.
• Raise both dumbbells straight up and hold for a second
• Lower the dumbbells to the starting position
• Do this 10 times

After you are comfortable with one set of 10 repetitions, add another set of 6 reps. Make sure to take a break in between sets, when you are comfortable with 10 reps in each set, move up to slightly heavier dumbbell.

Always consult with a doctor before starting any exercise program. And if possible no exercise alone.