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Dumbbell bench press

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5 MET
≈ 63 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Kick dumbbells up to a locked-out position.
  2. Lower to chest level with elbows ~45°.
  3. Press up and slightly together.

Coaching cues

  • Shoulder blades down and back
  • Wrists stacked over elbows

Common mistakes

  • Dropping elbows too low
  • Clanging the weights

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Chest
  • Triceps
  • Shoulders

Primary: Chest, Triceps · Secondary: Shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbells or Bench