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Dumbbell Single Arm Chest Press

Main muscle
Mid Chest
Muscle group
Chest
Equipment
Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. 1Lie back on a flat bench holding one dumbbell above your chest.
  2. 2Keep your free hand on your torso or braced on the bench for stability.
  3. 3Brace your core so your torso doesn't rotate.
  4. 4Lower the dumbbell to the side of your chest, elbow at about 45 degrees.
  5. 5Press it back up to full extension, then repeat before switching arms.

Coaching cues

  • Resist the rotation
  • Elbow at 45 degrees
  • Brace the core
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