
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultybeginner
pectoralschest
Dumbbell Bench Press
The dumbbell bench press is a classic upper body strength exercise that targets the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the triceps and shoulders. It is performed lying on a bench, pressing dumbbells from chest level to full arm extension.
Step-by-Step Form & Technique
- 1.Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2.Hold a dumbbell in each hand, with your palms facing forward and your arms extended above your chest.
- 3.Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
- 4.Pause for a moment, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
tricepsshoulders
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Programs & workouts with Dumbbell Bench Press
- Full Body (Dumbbells Only)workout
- Short Dumbbell Session (28 min)workout
- Dumbbell Push (35 min)workout
