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Dumbbell Bench Press

Dumbbell bench press

Beginner DumbbellBench

Video

Execution (step by step)

1

Dumbbells next to your shoulders, palms facing forward.

2

Squeeze shoulder blades together and down.

3

Press the dumbbells up and slightly inward.

4

Lower controlled until elbows are below the bench.

5

Greater range of motion than the barbell -- use this advantage.


Muscles

Primary

pectorals

Supporting

tricepsfront delts

Programming

Strength 3-4 sets x 6-10 reps
Hypertrophy 3-4 sets x 10-15 reps
Endurance 2-3 sets x 15-20 reps

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