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Dumbbell bench press: how to do it
Dumbbells let each arm move in its own comfortable path. Works: Chest, front shoulders and triceps.
Try: 3 sets of 10
Form cues
- Feet flat, no big arch.
- Lower to chest level.
- Press up over your shoulders.
Setup and the most common mistake
Sit on the end of a flat bench with the dumbbells on your thighs. Lie back and bring them to your chest as you go. Feet flat on the floor.
Common mistake: Elbows flared straight out to the sides. Keep them about 45° from your body and lower the weights beside your mid-chest.
General exercise information, not medical advice. If you have pain that is sharp, getting worse, or follows an injury, check with a doctor or physio first.
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