Dumbbell Bench Press
A shoulder-friendly press that fixes left–right strength imbalances.
- Main muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Triceps, Shoulders
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- beginner
How to do it
- 1Sit with dumbbells on your thighs, then lie back and bring them to chest level.
- 2Press both dumbbells up until arms are straight above your chest.
- 3Lower slowly until elbows are just below bench level.
- 4Press back up, bringing the dumbbells slightly together at the top.
Coach's tips
- Control the lowering for 2–3 seconds
- Keep wrists stacked over elbows
Common mistakes
- • Letting dumbbells drift toward the face
- • Using a range so deep it hurts the shoulders