Dumbbell Bench Press

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Instructions Preparation Sit down on bench with dumbbells resting on lower thigh. Kick weights to shoulder and lie back. Position dumbbells to the sides of the upper chest with elbows under dumbbells. Execution Press dumbbells up with elbows to the sides until arms are extended. Lower weight to the sides of the upper chest. Repeat. Comments No need to drop weights - see suggested mount and dismount techniques: standard or advanced.

Classification  Utility: Basic  Mechanics: Compound  Force: Push Muscles Target Pectoralis Major, Sternal Synergists Pectoralis Major, Clavicular Deltoid, Anterior Triceps Brachii Dynamic Stabilizers Biceps Brachii, Short Head