dumbbell reverse bench press
dumbbell reverse bench press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Step 2
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing towards your feet.
Step 3
Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Step 4
Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, allowing your elbows to flare out to the sides.
Step 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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