Dumbbell Alternating Bench Press

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Dumbbell alternating bench press. By keeping one weight elevated during the alternate dumbbell bench press you keep constant tension on the shoulder and pec. How to do alternating dumbbell bench press. Dumbbells can be easier to locate and handle than a barbell especially for a beginner.
Lower dumbbell down to starting position and repeat on the opposite side. With the dumbbells at chest level push one dumbbell up while keeping the other dumbbell at chest level. Gaddour likes to alternate arms change the starting position.
Don t settle for your run of the mill dumbbell chest press. Hold it for a second and lower the extended arm back to the initial position. Learn how to correctly do alternating dumbbell bench press to target chest triceps delts with easy step by step expert video instruction.
The alternate dumbbell bench press exercise is a chest exercise that also challenges the stabilization muscles of the core and shoulders. The dumbbell reciprocating bench press is a unilateral dumbbell bench press variation that has the lifter move one dumbbell at a time alternating between the left and right sides pressing. The alternating structure allows for isolation on a particular side improving muscular balance and stability.
Grasp a pair of dumbbells and lie down on a flat bench. Men s health fitness director b j. Find related exercises and variations along with expert tips.
The incline angle increases the resistance on the upper chest and shoulders while the alternating motion ensures both arms are equally strengthened. Start the movement by holding a pair of dumbbells weighing about 25 50 lbs. The alternating incline dumbbell bench press targets the chest shoulders and triceps.