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Animated demo of Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press targeting Pectorals
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Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press

An exercise for the Chest - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partChest Target musclePectorals EquipmentDumbbell

Step by step

  1. Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing towards your feet.
  3. Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
  4. Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, allowing your elbows to flare out to the sides.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Pectorals (primary)TricepsShoulders

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