How to do dumbbell bench press

chest, shoulders, triceps

Muscles worked
chest, shoulders, triceps
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • Bench
  • Dumbbells

How to do it

  1. Lie on the bench, feet planted on the floor.
  2. Press the dumbbells up over your chest until your arms are straight.
  3. Lower them slowly to the sides of your chest, elbows about 45° from your body.
Common mistake

Elbows flared straight out to the sides.

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