MOVEMENT GUIDE / BENCH AND DUMBBELLS
Dumbbell bench press
Set shoulder blades and press weights over the chest.
Target muscles
Pectorals, anterior shoulders and triceps
Setup
Set shoulders comfortably and keep feet planted or body supported.
Perform the move
Set shoulder blades and press weights over the chest. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Improve horizontal pushing strength.
Common mistake
Flaring elbows excessively
Alternative
Dumbbell floor press
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
Explore the movement library →