dumbbell reverse bench press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell reverse bench press
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing towards your feet.
Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, allowing your elbows to flare out to the sides.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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