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Dumbbell bench press

Press two dumbbells up from your chest while lying on a bench to build a strong chest, shoulders and arms.

IntermediateDumbbellsLow impactSuggested: 10 reps

How to do it

  1. Lie on a flat bench with your feet planted and a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
  2. Press the weights straight up over your chest until your arms are straight.
  3. Lower them slowly until your elbows are just below the bench.
  4. Press back up, keeping your shoulder blades pulled together.

Form tips

  • Keep your elbows angled slightly in toward your sides.
  • Keep your feet planted and your lower back neutral.

Muscles worked

Neck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateChest: strongBiceps: not workedForearms: not workedAbs: not workedObliques: not workedHip flexors: not workedOuter hips: not workedQuads: not workedInner thighs: not workedCalves: not workedFrontNeck: not workedTraps: not workedShoulders: moderateUpper back: not workedLats: not workedLower back: not workedTriceps: moderateForearms: not workedOuter hips: not workedGlutes: not workedHamstrings: not workedCalves: not workedBack
LightModerateStrong
ChestTricepsShoulders

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