Bench Press
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The dumbbell bench press is a strength-training exercise targeting the chest muscles. It enhances upper body mass and strength while improving muscular balance and coordination. This exercise is performed lying on a bench while pressing dumbbells upwards.
How to do it
- Lie back on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
- Ensure your feet are flat on the floor for stability.
- Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- Repeat for desired repetitions while maintaining control.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Sternal Head
Secondary Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii
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