DUMBBELL CHEST PRESS

Muscle Group
Primary – Pectoralis Major (Chest)
Secondary – Pectoralis Minor, Deltoid (Shoulder), Triceps Brachii (Triceps)

PERSONAL TRAINER INSTRUCTION  :

Dumbbell Chest Press Start

Lay flat on your backside (supine), both feet on the floor and hold the dumbbells with a closed grip. Be sure to keep your forearms vertical and with a 90 degree angle in the elbow joint at the bottom of the repetition. Slowly lower the weight down, then exhale and press the weight up towards the ceiling. There should be no individual rotation or movement in the wrist. Keep a 45 degree angle in the shoulder joint (armpit).

Be sure to keep your stomach braced through the exercise. Do not perform this exercise if you have shoulder pain. Contact us if you have any questions on this exercise and its variations! One of our trainers would love to help you!

Muscle Group

Primary – Pectoralis Major (Chest) Secondary – Pectoralis Minor, Deltoid (Shoulder), Triceps Brachii (Triceps)