Exercise of the Month | Dumbbell Chest Press | February 2010


The Dumbbell Chest Press is a premier exercise to work the chest, shoulder and arm regions. Begin by laying supine on an exercise bench. The back should be flat against the bench with the feet just wider than should-width apart. Position the dumbbells on the sides of the chest, with bent arms under each weight. Your grip should place the knuckles perpendicular with the torso. In a pressing motion, raise both weights upward until the arms are extended. Once extended, slowly lower the weights down to the sides of the upper chest -- you should feel a slight stretch in the chest and shoulders. Repeat this motion to perform another repetition.

Major Muscles Involved: Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii