Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press

Primary muscles
Chest
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Shoulders
Equipment
Dumbbell
Movement pattern
Horizontal Push

Steps

  1. 1 Lie supine on a flat bench, holding a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip.
  2. 2 Extend both dumbbells directly overhead, keeping your arms straight.
  3. 3 Lower one dumbbell towards the side of your chest, allowing your elbow to bend.
  4. 4 Press the dumbbell back up to the extended starting position.
  5. 5 Now, lower the other dumbbell towards the side of your chest.
  6. 6 Press this dumbbell back up to the extended starting position to complete one repetition.

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