Exercise library · Chest
Flat Dumbbell Bench Press.
A compound exercise for chest development, allowing for a greater range of motion and individual arm strength.
IntermediateDumbbells, Bench

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.
- Step 01
Lie on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand on your thighs.
- Step 02
Kick the dumbbells up to shoulder height, palms facing each other.
- Step 03
Rotate your wrists so palms face forward, arms extended over your chest.
- Step 04
Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, feeling a stretch.
- Step 05
Keep your elbows slightly tucked and under control.
- 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.