Dumbbell Press
This chest exercise mainly works your middle chest, with help from your upper chest, lower chest and shoulders. Watch the demo video, then follow the tips below.
Rep Range
15-25
How to do Dumbbell Press
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.
Muscles worked
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
