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Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell.

Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, triceps
Secondary muscles
shoulders
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How to do it

  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.

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