
Dumbbell Bench Press With Neutral Grip
Lie back on a flat bench holding dumbbells with palms facing each other. Keep the shoulder blades retracted and feet flat as the arms open and close.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Compound
- Force direction
- Push
- Muscles
- 5
Form sequence
01 · setup
Take a dumbbell in each hand and lay back onto a flat bench. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your shoulder blades retracted.
02 · start · Key step
Maintaining a neutral grip, palms facing each other, begin with your arms extended directly above you, perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
03 · lower
Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, lowering the upper arms to the side. Descend until the dumbbells are to your torso.
04 · press
Pause, then extend the elbow and return to the starting position.
What's working
3D
- Pectoralis Major
Primary · 147 exercises
- Anterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Lateral Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Posterior Deltoid
Secondary · 338 exercises
- Triceps Brachii
Secondary · 221 exercises
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Equipment
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