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Dumbbell bench press

At home Everyone

EasyAbout 6 minOn your own

Upper-body pushing strength, with each arm working on its own.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Set up

Lie on a bench, feet flat, dumbbells at the chest.

You need: Dumbbells and a bench

Steps

  1. Press the dumbbells up until the arms are straight
  2. Lower slowly to the sides of the chest
  3. Elbows at about 45 degrees

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Do it on the floor so the elbows stop at the ground.

Harder

Heavier dumbbells.