The barbell bench press would be the ideal option to build your chest strength, but we need to come up with something using only heavy dumbbells. The barbell bench press is the most obvious choice for chest strength, but you need a barbell to do it!
Tip:Want to set your chest on fire? The “crush-grip” is simply pressing both dumbbells against each other throughout the entire movement. Your chest needs to deal with applying force both horizontally (“crushing” dumbbells) and vertically (pressing dumbbells). This allows for incredible muscl...
This exercise works well for drop sets because the weights are close to the ground. DUMBBELL PRONE PRESS HOW TO DO THE DUMBBELL PRONE PRESS: Lie on the ground with light dumbbells in your hands, holding them with an overhand grip. Start with your arms in a “W” shape. Keep your ...
If you want to build your pecs, develop your pushing strength, and improve your posture, these are the best chest exercises you don't want to skip on chest day.
Press the dumbbells straight overhead while maintaining a straight back 9. Elevated Dumbbell Pushups The push-up is the standard floor exercise for the chest. Now, the elevated dumbbell push-up takes this incredible movement to the next level. It’s a great alternative to your basic chest as...
Learn how to properly perform a variety of chest exercises, including barbell bench press, dumbbell bench press, dips, flyes and cable cross-overs.
Bring one of the dumbbells to the side of your chest, bending your elbow. Return to the starting position and repeat the movement with the opposite arm. Perform 10 to 12 repetitions, alternating right and left. 4. Plank with rotation ...
Your head, shoulders, and butt should make contact with the bench or floor for the whole movement. Draw your shoulders back and down, and lift the dumbbells overhead so they are touching in a narrow position and in line with your chest. Inhale as you lower the dumbbells down to the ...
When it comes to hitting a wide swath of chest muscle, the flye is even better than the bench press. Begin by lying with your back down on a bench. Hold a pair of dumbbells above you, palms facing each other. Following an arc, lower the weights down to the sides of you, keeping...
To perform the dumbbell fly, safely pick up a pair of dumbbells and lay down on a bench or flat surface. Lift your arms above your chest and, keeping your elbows bent, slowly bring the dumbbells down in a curve until they are in line with your chest. Repeat the move for several reps...