Dumbbells are a very frequently used equipment in the fitness process. Because dumbbells are relatively small and do not take up much space, so when we exercise Often used. There are many ways to exercise with dumbbells. Next, let’s take a look at the standard dumbbell bench press movements.
1. Standard movement of dumbbell bench press
This action is done on a bench. First, let our body lie flat on the bench. At this time, our legs are placed on both sides of the bench and relaxed. At the beginning of the movement, we hold a dumbbell in each hand and place it on our chest at first. After adjusting our breathing, we use our arms to push the dumbbell upward until our arms are straight. At this time, our hands are parallel, and then we retract the dumbbells to our chest, and then start the movement again. Complete 20 presses at once.
2. What can be done with dumbbell bench press
Dumbbell bench press can effectively exercise the muscles of our arms, chest and back. Because our arms are always being exercised, they can be well exercised, especially when bearing weight, the arm strength is used more. When we press upward, our back tightens upward, so it can achieve a certain exercise effect. The reason for the chest is because when we retract the movement, the weight is placed above the chest.
3. The difference between dumbbell bench press and barbell bench press
The dumbbell bench press movement is more flexible because the dumbbell is smaller and more convenient, while the barbell is heavier and requires us to use more correct strength to complete the movement. Then when we exercise, the exercise effect of the dumbbell flat bench press is slightly worse than the exercise effect of the barbell flat bench press, but the dumbbell bench press is safer, so it is suitable for a wider range of people.
The above is an introduction to how we should do the standard dumbbell bench press movements, so that we can better complete the movements during exercise and ensure that we are not injured during exercise. The exercise effect will also be good.