Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip

About This Exercise

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.

1Setup

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.

2Execution

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. Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, lowering the upper arms to the side. Descend until the dumbbells are to your torso. Pause, then extend the elbow and return to the starting position.

Pro Tips

• Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, lowering the upper arms to the side. Descend until the dumbbells are to your torso.
• Pause, then extend the elbow and return to the starting position.