Exercise Spotlight – Dumbbell Bench Press

​The Dumbbell Bench Press is a great upper body pushing exercise. It is normally allows for a greater ROM than a standard barbell bench press and is a good way to get extra volume through the pecs, shoulders and triceps. If you are trying to improve your press-ups or dips then this movement will help! When bench isn’t necessarily a priority movement, I prefer to utilise the DB Bench Press as it is easier to set up, works your arms independently and through a greater ROM and can more easily be super-setted with other exercises to increase training density.

Exercise Suitability:
Beginners: ✔️
Advanced: ✔️
 
What are the key technique points?

• Squeeze the shoulder blades back to form a solid base against the bench to press from
• Brace your abs tight, squeeze your glutes and legs to maintain full body tension throughout
• Push the dumbbells up in a straight line and keep the elbows tucked in slightly as you lower them under control

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