Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Dumbbell Bench Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Pectoralis major |
| Also | Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii |
Setup
Kick the dumbbells up from the thighs one at a time to get into position safely.
How to do it well
- Keep the dumbbells stacked over the elbows
- Lower until you feel a chest stretch
- Press without clashing the bells at the top
Common mistakes
- Over-arching into a decline press
- Losing control at the bottom
Free programs with Dumbbell Bench Press
- Dumbbells Only (3 day)
- Full Body (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
- Gym Confidence: Free Weights (3 day)
- Full Body Express (3 day, 30 min)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.