Dumbbell Bench Press
This is training information, not medical advice.

DemoPrimary
Secondary
Equipment
Dumbbells · Bench
Difficulty
Intermediate
How to perform
- Sit on a flat bench, kick the dumbbells up, and lie back.
- Start with dumbbells above the chest, palms facing forward.
- Lower until the elbows are roughly level with the torso.
- Press the dumbbells up and slightly together at the top.
Tips
- Greater range of motion than a barbell can improve stretch.
- Stop before the shoulders feel unstable at the bottom.
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