Bench Press (Dumbbell)
Weight & Reps
Details
NameBench Press (Dumbbell)
EquipmentDumbbell
Primary MuscleChest
Auxiliary MusclesTriceps, Shoulders
Instructions
- 1Take a pair of dumbbells, sit on a flat gym bench, and place both weights on top of your thighs.
- 2Draw your shoulders back, brace your core, inhale, and flex your arms.
- 3Kick both dumbbells up with your thighs as you lie back.
- 4With your arms straight and dumbbells over your chest, dig your shoulder blades into the bench and place your feet flat on the floor.
- 5Take another breath and lower both dumbbells to your sides. Keep your elbows somewhat tucked.
- 6Lower the weights until your elbows are at torso level.
- 7Press both dumbbells to the starting position, bringing them together while exhaling.