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Dumbbell Bench Press

ADVANCED

Dumbbell Bench Press

Dumbbell Bench Press activates muscle groups throughout your upper body, including your triceps, pectoral muscles (especially the pectoralis major), and anterior deltoids.

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Instructions

  1. Lying on your back on a bench, hold a pair of dumbbells above your sternum with your arms fully extended. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, stretch your chest slightly and point your palms forward.
  2. Slowly lower both dumbbells to your chest. Pause and then return the dumbbells to the starting position.

Tips

  • Keep your elbows close to your sides.
  • Keep a neutral long spine so as not to strain your neck.

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Owen
Owen Jones
Owen
Updated: 17 Sep 2024