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Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press

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  • Dumbbells
  • Flat Bench

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alternating dumbbell bench press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the shoulders and triceps ...more

alternating dumbbell bench press is a free weights exercise that primarily targets the chest and to a lesser degree also targets the shoulders and triceps.

The only alternating dumbbell bench press equipment that you really need is the following: dumbbells and flat bench. There are however many different alternating dumbbell bench press variations that you can try out that may require different types of alternating dumbbell bench press equipment or may even require no equipment at all.

Learning proper alternating dumbbell bench press form is easy with the step by step alternating dumbbell bench press instructions, alternating dumbbell bench press tips, and the instructional alternating dumbbell bench press technique video on this page. alternating dumbbell bench press is a exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the alternating dumbbell bench press video, learn how to do the alternating dumbbell bench press, and then be sure and browse through the alternating dumbbell bench press workouts on our workout plans page!

Tips

  1. Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground, core tight, and back firmly planted on the bench.
  2. Elbows should not be flared out. You want to maintain a 45 degree angle with your body.
  3. Exhale as you push the weight up and inhale as you lower it down.

Variations

  1. Start with both arms extended, instead of at chest level (in the system this is called the Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press with Isometric Hold). Alternate lowering each arm down and then back up.
  2. Perform exercise on an incline bench.
  3. Perform exercise on a decline bench.

Other Names

  • Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press
  • Alternating Flat Bench Dumbbell Press

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound

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Equipment Needed

  • Dumbbells
  • Flat Bench

Tips

  1. Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground, core tight, and back firmly planted on the bench.
  2. Elbows should not be flared out. You want to maintain a 45 degree angle with your body.
  3. Exhale as you push the weight up and inhale as you lower it down.

Variations

  1. Start with both arms extended, instead of at chest level (in the system this is called the Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press with Isometric Hold). Alternate lowering each arm down and then back up.
  2. Perform exercise on an incline bench.
  3. Perform exercise on a decline bench.

Other Names

  • Alternating Dumbbell Chest Press
  • Alternating Flat Bench Dumbbell Press

Types

  • Force Type: Push
  • Mechanics Type: Compound