Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press
Learn how to do the Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press with proper form and technique. This dumbbell exercise primarily targets your Triceps, with secondary emphasis on Chest, Shoulders.
How to Do the Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press
Follow these steps to perform the Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press with correct form:
- 1Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- 2Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing away from you.
- 3Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
- 4Lower the dumbbells down towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- 5As you lower the dumbbells, twist your wrists so that your palms face towards you at the bottom of the movement.
- 6Pause for a moment at the bottom, then reverse the movement by pressing the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- 7As you press the dumbbells up, twist your wrists back to the starting position with palms facing away from you.
- 8Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Secondary
Exercise Details
- Equipment
- dumbbell
- Body Part
- upper arms
- Category
- Extended
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does the Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press work?
The Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press primarily targets your Triceps. Secondary muscles worked include Chest, Shoulders. This makes it an effective exercise for developing your upper arms.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press?
The Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press requires dumbbell. Make sure your equipment is properly set up and you have enough space to perform the movement with full range of motion.
How do I perform the Dumbbell Twisting Bench Press with proper form?
Start by lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing away from you. Extend your arms straight up over your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows. Focus on controlled movement throughout the entire range of motion. See the full step-by-step instructions above for complete form guidance.
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