Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Triceps Brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Body Part
- Upper Arms
- Primary Muscle
- Triceps Brachii
- Secondary Muscles
- Pectoralis Major, Deltoid Anterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Twisting Dumbbell Bench Press
How to: Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press
- Lie back on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing inwards.
- Press the dumbbells up, twisting your wrists so that your palms face away as you lift.
- Lower the weights in a controlled manner back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Lifting too heavy without proper form.
- Allowing elbows to flare out excessively.
Modifications
- Perform with lighter weights to reduce strain.
- Use a bench with back support.
Tips
- Engage your core for stability while performing the press.
- Control the weight at all times to avoid injury.
Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press Alternatives
Tags
upper arms
strength
triceps
chest
dumbbell
press