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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

pectorals

Secondary muscles

tricepsshoulders

Primary body parts

chest

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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