Alternating Dumbbell Bench Press
Push · chest · intermediate
Start
FinishHow to do it
Hold both dumbbells locked out over the chest, lower one to chest level and press it back while the other arm stays locked out, then alternate sides.
Muscles worked
Primary: chest · Also works: triceps, core
Equipment
Dumbbells, Full gym
Common mistakes
- Letting the holding arm bend and drift down while the other presses
- Rocking the torso side to side with each rep
- Rushing so both dumbbells end up moving at once
Variations
- Alternating press with a bottom pause
- Alternating incline press
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