How to Do Chest Presses with Dumbbells
Do you wish to tone up your body? One of the easiest ways of doing so is by hitting the gym regularly and getting instructions from a trainer. However, most of us don’t have much time these days, so we cannot afford wasting so much of our time in a fitness club.
In such a situation, we should not panic at all, as there are other ways of getting a solid body. All you need is buying dumbbells and start exercising at home. Some people believe that the dumbbells are only used to strengthen the forearms, biceps and triceps.
However, this is not correct, as one can use the dumbbells for numerous other exercises including the chest presses. You just need to be aware of the right process and things will be under control.
Instructions
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Buy dumbbells and exercise bench
Firstly, you will be required to buy dumbbells and exercise bench, so that you can comfortably perform the chest presses. If you don’t have enough budget, you can simply ignore the latter option and lay flat on a table or bed. However, it is ideal to buy the bench, as it will be helpful in a lot other exercises too. -
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Start with lighter weight dumbbells
It is ideal to start off the exercise with lighter weight dumbbells, so that your muscles can get used to the process. If you search the market, you will find the dumbbells with adjustable weight. Although this will be a touch expensive, you will have to spend money just once. -
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Lay flat on the bench
Get into the right position to start the exercise. You have to lay flat on the bench with your feet touching the ground. Before lying on the bench, you should place both dumbbells on each side of the bench, so that you can pick them up easily. -
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Roll the shoulders back
Now, roll the shoulders back in a position that your shoulder blades touch the exercise bench and your chest is sticking forward. -
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Lift the dumbbells
You can now lift the dumbbells perpendicular to your body in order to start the chest presses. Start doing this process slowly and you can increase the pace once your muscles get comfortable with the exercise. Extend your arms upwards and then bring them down in the original position. Continue repeating this until you have power in your arms.
