Dumbbell Bench Press

Target Muscles Pectoralis major (mid chest). Also used Anterior deltoids, Triceps.

Dumbbell exercise like dumbbell bench press develops the chest equally well as the barbell bench press but allows a slightly greater range of motion, thus stimulating greater develop­ment. It requires more involvement of the stabiliser muscles to balance and control the dumbbells so you will probably need to use less weight.

Starting Position

• Lie on your back on a flat or incline bench. If you have an excessive arch in your back, place your feet on the end of the bench.
• Hold a pair of dumbbells, with your palms facing forwards and your arms fully extended, positioned over your shoulders.

The Movement

• Slowly lower the dumbbells down to your armpit area.
• Hold the position for a count of two; then press the dumbbells back to the starting position.

Tips

• Keep your hips firmly on the bench throughout the movement.
• Lower the dumbbells as far as you can, aiming for a maximum but comfortable stretch.
• Keep the dumbbells over your chest area­ do not let them travel back towards your head.

Exercises for your Chest Workouts.

Barbell Bench Press.

Dumbbell Bench Press.

Incline Barbell Bench Press.

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press.

Dumbbell Flye.

Pec Dec Flye.

Cable Cross-over.