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Dumbbell Bench Press
- Main muscle
- Mid Chest
- Muscle group
- Chest
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
How to do it
- 1Lie back on a flat bench holding a dumbbell in each hand above your chest.
- 2Plant your feet flat on the floor and keep your back slightly arched.
- 3Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, elbows at about 45 degrees.
- 4Press the dumbbells back up until your arms are extended.
- 5Bring the dumbbells together slightly at the top without clanking them.
Coaching cues
- Elbows at 45 degrees
- Feet planted
- Press up and in
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