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Dumbbell Press
Equipment Required
- a pair of dumbbells, flat bench
Technique
- Lie on a flat bench with feet on the floor and a dumbbell in each hand.
- With the palms facing forward, push the dumbbells so that they are directly above the shoulders.
- Lower the dumbbells towards the sides of the chest, so that they are at the level of the shoulders.
- Press the weights back up.
Key points to remember
- When holding the dumbbells with arms extended, avoid locking the elbows
- Keep the abdominals tight and the lower back in a neutral position
Alternatives
- A similar exercise is the bench press
Related Pages
- more Dumbbell Exercises
- see the gym Bench Press Exercise
- Free weights for sale in the fitness store
