Flat Dumbbell Press

Step-by-step technique for Flat Dumbbell Press, an exercise for chest using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Lie flat on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
  2. Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are straight.
  3. Lower under control until your elbows reach chest level.
  4. Press back up.
Coach tip: Keep a slight arch in your back and chest up.

Muscles worked

Primary: Chest
Secondary: Front Delts, Triceps

Flat Dumbbell Press is a strength exercise that loads the chest using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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