Dumbbell Chest Press
An upper-body strength exercise performed lying back with dumbbells, targeting the chest, triceps, and shoulders to build pressing power, stability, and muscle development.
INTERMEDIATE
Dumbbell Incline Close Grip Chest Press
An upper-body strength exercise performed on an incline bench with dumbbells held close together, emphasizing the upper chest and triceps while improving pressing power and shoulder stability.
Instructions
- Lift the dumbbells off the floor with a neutral grip (palms facing in). Place the ends of the dumbbells in the crease of your hips and sit on the edge of an incline bench.
- To get into the position, lie on your back and hold the dumbbells close to your chest. Once in position, take a deep breath and squeeze the dumbbells to lock in the top spot.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells under control as low as you can (the handles should be at chest height).
- Squeeze your chest and return the dumbbells to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Tips
- Maintain more tension in your chest muscles without completely locking your elbows.
- Keep the dumbbells slightly tilted at a 45-degree angle to keep your elbows in a neutral position.
- Don't let the dumbbells collide at the top of each rep - jumping them together can lead to loss of shoulder stability and injury.
Alternative Exercises
Kettlebell Chest Press
Kettlebell Chest Press is a variation of the traditional bench press that primarily targets the upper chest and front delt.
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