How To Do Dumbbell Bench Press Properly And Safely

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The Dumbbell Bench Press is a great horizontal pushing exercise that allows for a more natural range of motion of the shoulders and individual training of each arm.

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BENEFITS OF THE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS

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MUSCLES WORKED IN THE DUMBBELL BENCH

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PERFORMING THE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS WITH GOOD TECHNIQUE

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How To Do Dumbbell Bench Press Properly And Safely

The Dumbbell Bench Press is a great horizontal pushing exercise that allows for a more natural range of motion of the shoulders and individual training of each arm.

BENEFITS OF THE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS

MUSCLES WORKED IN THE DUMBBELL BENCH

– Upper and Mid Chest (Clavicular Head) – Anterior Shoulders – Triceps

PERFORMING THE DUMBBELL BENCH PRESS WITH GOOD TECHNIQUE

Grab two dumbbells and position yourself in front of a bench, and place the dumbbells on your knees

TECHNIQUE

– Retract and squeeze your scapulae together when laying on the bench. Maintain this retracted position throughout the entire lift

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