Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press

Description

This exercise involves holding two dumbbells together and squeezing them while performing a bench press. It targets the chest muscles and also engages the triceps and shoulders.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press Instructions

  1. Start by lying flat on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
  2. Hold a dumbbell in each hand and bring them together so that the weights are touching each other.
  3. Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, keeping them squeezed together the entire time.
  4. Pause for a moment when the dumbbells are just above your chest.
  5. Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, still keeping them squeezed together.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press Form & Visual

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press Benefits

  • Targets the chest muscles, specifically the pectoralis major and minor
  • Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles
  • Improves upper body strength and power
  • Increases muscle activation and tension in the chest compared to traditional bench press
  • Helps to correct muscle imbalances in the chest and shoulders
  • Can be performed with a variety of dumbbell weights and grip positions for variation
  • Provides a challenging and effective workout for both beginners and advanced lifters

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press Muscles Worked

  • Pectoralis major
  • Triceps brachii
  • Anterior deltoids

Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press Variations & Alternatives

  • Incline Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press
  • Decline Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press
  • Single Arm Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press
  • Close Grip Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press
  • Alternating Dumbbell Squeeze Bench Press