Exercise library · Chest · Video

Dumbbell bench press: how to do it

1 of 3

Dumbbells by your chest

  1. Starting position

    Lie flat with your feet on the floor and hold the dumbbells by your chest with your palms facing forward.

  2. The movement

    Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are straight, then lower them with control beside your chest.

Most common mistake

Don't point your elbows straight out, keep them slightly closer to your body and your wrists straight.

Full guideDumbbell bench pressMuscles, equipment and what to swap it for →

Want it in a programme?

Tell BIP your goal and your equipment, and BIP builds a week with sets, reps and rest worked out. You log your weights as you train and watch yourself get stronger. The first week is free.

Create a programme →