Bench Press (dumbbells)
A version of the ever-popular bench press that engages all of the stabilizer muscles around the shoulders due to the free motion of the dumbbells. This makes it a favorite chest exercise of many personal trainers.
Grab two dumbbells with a parallel grip and lay flat on a bench with the dumbbells at your armpits. Press them straight up over your chest, keeping the lats tight (armpit muscles) and contracting your chest muscles as tightly as possible. Focus on not allowing your shoulders to shrug up or move forward. Allow your chest muscles to get a slight stretch (with the muscles still flexed) at the bottom and a very tight contraction at the top.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com
Grab two dumbbells with a parallel grip and lay flat on a bench with the dumbbells at your armpits. Press them straight up over your chest, keeping the lats tight (armpit muscles) and contracting your chest muscles as tightly as possible. Focus on not allowing your shoulders to shrug up or move forward. Allow your chest muscles to get a slight stretch (with the muscles still flexed) at the bottom and a very tight contraction at the top.
Disclaimer - We do not recommend performing any exercise without the supervision of a highly qualified bodyweight strength professional present with you. This detailed exercise description is for informational purposes only. Consult your physician before attempting any strength training program or attempting this exercise or any of the other exercises on www.getrealstrength.com