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Flat Dumbbell Bench Press.

A compound exercise for chest development, allowing for a greater range of motion and individual arm strength.

IntermediateDumbbells, Bench
Flat Dumbbell Bench Press
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Chest
Secondary
Front delts · Triceps
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand on your thighs.

  2. Step 02

    Kick the dumbbells up to shoulder height, palms facing each other.

  3. Step 03

    Rotate your wrists so palms face forward, arms extended over your chest.

  4. Step 04

    Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, feeling a stretch.

  5. Step 05

    Keep your elbows slightly tucked and under control.

  6. Step 06

    Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position, squeezing your chest.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Maintain a stable core and keep your feet firmly on the ground.

  • Allow for a deeper stretch at the bottom compared to barbell presses.

  • Avoid letting the dumbbells touch at the top to maintain constant tension.