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Dumbbell Bench Press

Muscles involved

Mastering the dumbbell bench press will give you immense confidence in the free weight area. Unlike barbells, using dumbbells allows you to target your chest with a greater range of motion while adapting the path to your shoulder anatomy. You can clearly feel the tension in your pectorals from the moment you start the controlled descent until you drive the weights back up. A great set isn't about moving heavy weight mindlessly; it's about feeling your chest contract deeply at the top without touching the weights together. When you maintain a natural arch in your back and take a deep breath to inflate your torso, every repetition feels solid and stable. You will walk away with a satisfying pump and the certainty of executing flawless technique that builds genuine chest strength.

How to do it

1. Lie on your back on a bench with your back slightly arched and dumbbells on each side of your chest. 2. Inhale, inflating your chest, and as you exhale, push the dumbbells upward using your pectorals. 3. Hold the position for one second at the top, squeezing your chest, without touching the dumbbells together. 4. Lower the dumbbells slowly and in a controlled manner while inhaling, focusing on the eccentric phase.

Equipment required

Mancuernas

Muscles worked

Tips

- Keep your shoulder blades retracted and stable during the entire movement. - Do not lock your elbows at the top position. - Lower the dumbbells to where you can maintain control.