How To Do Chest Presses With Dumbbells Video

Do chest presses with dumbbell exercises. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.

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Remember free weights are different from machines
Stay in control of weights
Keep back flush with pad
Don't bang weights

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Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endurance training, and teaching people the proper forms for exercise. He enjoys helping others reach their goals.

LANCE BUMGARNER: Right now, I'm going to show you the proper way to do a chest press using dumbbells. This is a little bit different than the barbell, a little bit different than using machines. This is going to require a lot more stabilization. Staying in control of the weights is very important. Maintain proper form at all times. Have your dumbbells here. Take a seat on the bench. Keep your feet firmly rooted into the ground. Bring the weights up to your knees. If you don't have a spotter to hand you these dumbbells, keeping them close to your chest as you lay back. Lay back, keeping your abs tight, your back flushed with the back pad and your feet firmly on the floor. Press the weights overhead making sure not to bang the weights in the center. Drop the weights out to the side until your elbows are in line with your shoulders and return to the top making sure not to bang. Inhale on the way down; exhale on the return. Again, maintain proper form. I'm not moving too fast; I'm not moving too slow. Staying in control of the weights at all times. Avoid any movements that are going to cause these weights to fall off to the side or back or to the front. After you complete the set, return to the starting position. A few key things to remember: keep your back nice and flushed with the back pad; your feet firmly rooted into the ground; as you press the weights overhead, make sure they're in line with your chest, making sure not to bang the weights together. This is a flat bench dumbbell press working your chest, your shoulders and your triceps.

How to Do Chest Presses With Dumbbells Video

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