Today! I’m highlighting the Dumbbell Chest Press
Exercise Type – Strength
Muscles Worked – Chest
Secondary Muscles Worked – Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment : Dumbbells
Type of Exercise : Compound Movement
Level : Beginner
The How-To Perform a Dumbbell Chest Press
- Lie down on a flat bench (or incline at 30 or a 45 degree angle) with a dumbbell in each hand. Rest the dumbbell on top of your thigh.
- Then, using your thighs to help raise the dumbbells up towards your torso
- Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you. Your arms will be at a 90 degree angle, with your palms facing outward. This will be your starting position.
- Use your chest to push the dumbbells upward. Squeeze your chest as you lock your arms at the top of the lift and hold for two to three seconds. Lower the weight with full control down towards your chest.
- Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions of your training program.
Caution: When you are done, do not drop the dumbbells next to you as this is dangerous to your rotator cuff in your shoulders and others working out around you.
Why I like this movement?
Performing a chest press with dumbbells makes you work on each side independently. We often compensate for our weaker side when lifting weights that use both sides of our body simultaneously (as would be the case when using a barbell for bench press). This helps strengthen each side in a unilateral fashion
Until tomorrow! — Showing off my personal best! 25 pounds on each side.
Remember! as you increase your weight load beyond your previous stated maximums, it is really important to enlist the help of someone that can spot you, that will keep you safe as you continue to lift heavier.
Hugs and Love,
Jenn @ Do You Bake?
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Remember! Before starting any workout routine, any new movement or exercise consult with your physician and a certified personal trainer to prevent any strain or or injury.
