Dumbbell Bench Press

Step-by-step technique for Dumbbell Bench Press, an exercise for chest using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Lie on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
  2. Press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight.
  3. Lower under control until your elbows are just below chest level.
  4. Press back up without shrugging the shoulders.
Coach tip: Greater range than a barbell. Use the full depth.

Muscles worked

Primary: Chest
Secondary: Front Delts, Triceps

Dumbbell Bench Press is a strength exercise that loads the chest using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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