Dumbbell Bench Press

Equipment: Dumbbell

Dumbbell Bench Press

Description

To perform a dumbbell bench press, follow these steps:

  1. Lie down on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Keep your feet flat on the floor and your back slightly arched.
  2. Hold the dumbbells at chest level with your palms facing forward. Your elbows should be bent at about 90 degrees and aligned with your shoulders.
  3. Press the dumbbells up over your chest until your arms are fully extended. Keep your wrists straight and avoid flaring your elbows out.
  4. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary Muscles

  • Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
  • Pectoralis Major Sternal Head

Synergistic Muscles

  • Deltoid Anterior
  • Triceps Brachii