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
- Lie on a flat bench with your feet planted and a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
- Press the weights straight up over your chest until your arms are straight.
- Lower them slowly until your elbows are just below the bench.
- 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
ChestTricepsShoulders
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