Sculpt Your Chest with the Valley Press Exercise

Valley Press

Rep Range

Hypertrophy/Strength : 8-12||Endurance/Hypertrophy : 12-16

Hints

Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding dumbbells at chest height with a supinated grip. Push the dumbbells out in front while keeping them close together, then return to the chest.

Common Mistakes

Avoid arching your back. Ensure dumbbells remain touching or very close throughout the motion. Refrain from using momentum.

Breathing

Inhale when pulling dumbbells towards chest; exhale when pressing out.

Muscle Focus

Primary Muscles

Front Shoulders

Secondary Muscles

Chest, Latissimus Dorsi, Middle Shoulders, Serratus Anterior

Tertiary Muscles

Rear Shoulders, Traps, Core