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Strength
Dumbbell Chest Press
Dumbbells
A horizontal pressing exercise for the chest, triceps and front of the shoulders.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Dumbbell
Focus
Chest · Triceps · Front Delts
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
01
Keep the upper back supported.
02
Plant the feet firmly.
03
Lower the dumbbells with control.
04
Press up without aggressively shrugging the shoulders.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
01
Flaring the elbows excessively.
02
Losing control at the bottom.
03
Overarching the lower back.
Exercise Family
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