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Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip

Main muscles
Chest
Also works
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Beginner
Type
Compound · Push

How to do it

  1. Take a dumbbell in each hand and lay back onto a flat bench. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your shoulder blades retracted.
  2. Maintaining a neutral grip, palms facing each other, begin with your arms extended directly above you, perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
  3. Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, lowering the upper arms to the side. Descend until the dumbbells are to your torso.
  4. Pause, then extend the elbow and return to the starting position.

Quick answers

What muscles does the Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip work?
Mainly the chest, with help from the shoulders, triceps.
What equipment do I need?
Dumbbell.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes, it is rated beginner level.
How do I track progress on it?
Log each set and beat the weight or reps from last time. Liftrung shows your last set beside the next one and estimates your one-rep max from your sets.

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