Dumbbell Squeeze Press
Crush your chest with the Dumbbell Squeeze Press! This exercise maximizes pec engagement for a powerful upper body workout.
Required Equipment
Muscle Groups
Primary
Secondary
Instructions
1. Lie flat on your back on a bench with a dumbbell in each hand. Your feet should be flat on the ground, and your lower back should be slightly arched.
2. With a neutral grip (palms facing each other), push the dumbbells up directly above your chest, keeping them close together so the inner plates of the dumbbells are touching. This is your starting position.
3. Before beginning the motion, squeeze the dumbbells together actively to engage your chest muscles.
4. Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest by bending your elbows, keeping them at a 45-degree angle from your body, and maintaining the squeeze on the dumbbells.
5. Once the dumbbells are just above chest level, pause briefly and press them back up to the starting position, continuing to squeeze them together.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, maintaining tension in the pecs throughout each lift.
Keep your movements controlled, and focus on the muscle contraction to get the most out of this exercise. Make sure to choose a weight that allows you to complete the desired number of repetitions with good form.
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