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Dumbbell Bench Press
Purpose of Exercise: To develop strength and size in the pectoral muscle (middle and outer). The use of dumbbells allows a greater range of motion and forces the stabiliser muscles to assist in the lift.
Execution of Exercise: Lie on an flat bench, keep your feet firmly pressed down on the floor for stability. Start with a dumbbell in each hand and lower them from arms length to as low as possible on your outer/side chest. The bar should be lowered under control and there should be a brief pause on your chest before you return the bar to the starting (arms length) position.
Important Points: Do not bounce the dumbbells off your chest. They should move up and down in a straight line i.e. they should not move towards your head, feet or sideways during the lift, if this happens it is a sign that they are not under control.
Purpose of Exercise: To develop strength and size in the pectoral muscle (middle and outer). The use of dumbbells allows a greater range of motion and forces the stabiliser muscles to assist in the lift.
Execution of Exercise: Lie on an flat bench, keep your feet firmly pressed down on the floor for stability. Start with a dumbbell in each hand and lower them from arms length to as low as possible on your outer/side chest. The bar should be lowered under control and there should be a brief pause on your chest before you return the bar to the starting (arms length) position.
Important Points: Do not bounce the dumbbells off your chest. They should move up and down in a straight line i.e. they should not move towards your head, feet or sideways during the lift, if this happens it is a sign that they are not under control.
