Beginner
Dumbbell bench press
A bench press with more range and each arm working on its own.
- Works
- Chest, Triceps, Front shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbells + Bench
How to do it
- 1Sit on the bench with a dumbbell on each thigh, then lie back and bring them to your chest.
- 2Press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight over your shoulders.
- 3Lower them slowly to the sides of your chest.
- 4Press back up, bringing them slightly together at the top.
Coach's tips
- Drop the dumbbells to your thighs before sitting up at the end of a set.
Dumbbells + Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.