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Dumbbell Bench Press

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Bench and Dumbbells

Starting Position

Lying on bench with dumbbells in hands.

Procedure

 
  1. Lie backwards bringing the dumbbells out to the side of your body.
  2. Your elbows should be in line with your shoulders and your palms should be facing out.
  3. Press your arms into the air, slowly bringing your hands together at the top of the movement.
  4. Slowly return the arm to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the suggested number of repetitions.

Coaching Keys

 
  • Keep the abdominals tight or flexed.
  • Keep feet on bench to take the pressure away from the low back and increase the amount of core muscle used.
  • Make sure to keep both elbows in line with the shoulders at the bottom portion of the movement.

You Should Feel it...

In your chest, triceps, shoulders and core.

Exercise Purpose

Develops upper body strength.

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