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Dumbbell Bench Press form guide
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Dumbbell Bench Press

Works your chest with help from front delts, triceps.

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How to do it

  1. 1Sit on the bench with dumbbells on your thighs, then lie back as you bring them up.
  2. 2Start with the dumbbells over your chest, palms facing forward.
  3. 3Lower until your elbows are just below the bench.
  4. 4Press back up and slightly together.

Muscles worked

Front
Back
ChestFront deltsTriceps

Get it right

  • Elbows at about 45 degrees
  • Controlled lowering

Avoid this

  • Dropping the dumbbells too fast
  • Arching off the bench