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Chest

Flat Dumbbell Bench Press

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Lower to mid-chest with elbows ~45°, press back up over the shoulders.

Muscles

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Front Delts, Triceps

Steps to perform

  1. 1Sit on a flat bench with dumbbells on your thighs, then lie back and bring them to chest level.
  2. 2Set your shoulder blades back and down, palms facing forward.
  3. 3Press the dumbbells up until arms are extended, bringing them slightly together.
  4. 4Lower under control until you feel a stretch across the chest.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Flat bench

Alternatives

Barbell Bench Press

Chest

Machine Chest Press

Chest

Push-Up

Chest

Close-Grip Bench Press

Triceps

Diamond Push-Up

Triceps