Dumbbell bench press
The dumbbell bench press is a compound exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscles. It involves lying on a bench and pressing dumbbells upwards until the arms are fully extended, then lowering them back to the starting position.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your feet flat on the ground.
- Maintain a natural arch in your lower back.
- Do not lock your elbows at the top of the movement.
- Control the weight throughout the exercise.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- elbow injuries
- chest pain
Also known as
Distensioni su panca con manubri, panca piana con manubri, chest workout, pectoral exercise, upper body strength, manubri panca piana