Dumbbell Svend Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Pectoralis Major
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Pectoralis Major
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Triceps Brachii
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Svend Press
How to: Dumbbell Svend Press
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand.
- Press the dumbbells together at chest level with your palms facing each other.
- Keep your elbows slightly bent and slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Press the dumbbells away from your chest, extending your arms while maintaining the pressing position.
- Slowly return to the starting position while keeping the dumbbells pressed together.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the elbows to flare too much.
- Using excessive weight which compromises form.
- Not engaging the core while performing the exercise.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights if you feel strain in your shoulders.
- Perform the exercise seated to provide more support.
Tips
- Keep your elbows soft to reduce stress on the joints.
- Focus on squeezing your chest as you press the dumbbells together.
- Maintain a stable core to prevent back strain.
Tags
chest
strength
dumbbell
pectoralis
triceps
deltoids