
Close-Grip Dumbbell Press
Grip a single upright dumbbell with both hands over your chest. Only your shoulders rest on the bench, hips below, feet planted.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · place dumbbell
Place a dumbbell standing up on a flat bench.
02 · position
Ensuring that the dumbbell stays securely placed at the top of the bench, lie perpendicular to the bench with only your shoulders lying on the surface. Hips should be below the bench and your legs bent with your feet firmly on the floor.
03 · grip · Key step
Grasp the dumbbell with both hands and hold it straight over your chest at arm's length. Both palms should be pressing against the underside of the sides of the dumbbell. This will be your starting position.
04 · lower
Initiate the movement by lowering the dumbbell to your chest.
05 · press
Return to the starting position by extending the elbows.
What's working
3D
- Triceps Brachii
Primary · 221 exercises
- Pectoralis Major
Secondary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
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Equipment
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