Dumbbell Bench Press

The bench press with a balance test built in.

How to do Dumbbell Bench Press

1. Lie back with a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
2. Press both to lockout above your chest.
3. Lower under control until you feel a stretch, elbows about 45 degrees from your body.

Where reps get stolen

Uneven lockouts. If one arm finishes and the other negotiates, the weight is too heavy.

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