Exercise library · Chest
Flat Dumbbell Press.
Greater range of motion and unilateral balance versus a barbell.
IntermediateDumbbells

The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
6–10
Rest
60–120
Muscles
Primary
Chest
Secondary
Triceps · Front delts
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Kick dumbbells to starting position above chest
- Step 02
Set shoulders down and back, feet planted
- Step 03
Lower dumbbells at ~45° elbow angle
- Step 04
Get a light chest stretch at the bottom
- Step 05
Press up bringing bells toward midline
- Step 06
Repeat while maintaining neutral wrists
What separates good from great
Pro cues.
Avoid clanking bells together
Keep elbows slightly in front of the torso
Use a spotter for heavy sets