Dumbbell bench press
A compound exercise for the chest, with help from the triceps, front delts. Equipment: dumbbells and flat bench.
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How to do it
- Setup: Kick the dumbbells up from your knees as you lie back.
- Palms forward or slightly turned in
- Lower until a deep chest stretch
- Press up and slightly together
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