Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Reverse Grip Dumbbell Press
How to: Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press
- Lie on a flat bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing you.
- Press the dumbbells up slowly, extending your arms above your chest.
- Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position with control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing elbows to flare out too much.
- Not engaging the core.
- Using momentum to push the weights up.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights for beginners.
- Perform on a stability ball for added support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows slightly bent to prevent strain.
- Focus on controlled movements throughout the exercise.
- Maintain a stable core to avoid swinging.
Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press Alternatives
Tags
chest
triceps
strength
dumbbell
intermediate
upper body