Exercise Lab

Lying Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press

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Equipment

  • Dumbbells

Muscle Groups

  • Chest
  • Shoulders
  • Triceps

Purposes

  • Upper body strength

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Description

  • Grab a dumbbell in each hand and lay down on a bench, holding the dumbbells in a bench press position.
  • Press the left dumbbell up and slightly towards your mid line.
  • Return to the starting position and then press the right dumbbell.
  • Repeat.

ProTip

  • Drive the weight up quickly and make sure the weight is under control as you lower it.

Mistakes

  • Poor posture.
  • Not controlling the weight.