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Dumbbell Chest Press

beginner Dumbbell

Flat bench press variation using dumbbells for greater range of motion.

Primary Muscles

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Triceps Front delts

Instructions

Lie on flat bench with dumbbells at chest. Press up and slightly together, lower with control to full stretch.

Common Mistakes

Flaring elbows excessively, not lowering to full stretch, uneven pressing.

Variations

  • Incline Dumbbell Press
  • Decline Dumbbell Press
  • Single Arm Press