Target Chest Muscles with Dumbbell Press

Dumbbell Press

Rep Range

15-25

Hints

Start lying on your back, knees bent, feet flat. Hold dumbbells above your chest, palms facing away. Press the dumbbells upward, extending your arms. Return to the start, elbows just below shoulder level.

Common Mistakes

Avoid harsh elbow lockout. Maintain neutral wrists. Don't let dumbbells drift too forward or back.

Breathing

Inhale while lowering, exhale during the press up.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Middle Chest

Secondary Muscles

Upper Chest, Lower Chest, Shoulders, Triceps, Core, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Traps, Levator Scapulae, Rhomboids, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Teres Minor, Latissimus Dorsi, Lower Back, Erector Spinae