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Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip

Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip is a beginner compound dumbbell exercise that mainly works your chest, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

💪 Chest🏋️ Dumbbell📈 Beginner🔗 Compound🎯 3-5 sets of 5-10 reps
Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip: starting position
Starting position
Dumbbell Bench Press with Neutral Grip: end position
End position

How to do the dumbbell bench press with neutral grip

  1. Take a dumbbell in each hand and lay back onto a flat bench. Your feet should be flat on the floor and your shoulder blades retracted.
  2. Maintaining a neutral grip, palms facing each other, begin with your arms extended directly above you, perpendicular to the floor. This will be your starting position.
  3. Begin the movement by flexing the elbow, lowering the upper arms to the side. Descend until the dumbbells are to your torso.
  4. Pause, then extend the elbow and return to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Primary: ChestSecondary: ShouldersSecondary: Triceps

Sets and reps

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

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FAQ

What muscles does the dumbbell bench press with neutral grip work?

It mainly works your chest; your shoulders and triceps assist.

How many sets and reps of dumbbell bench press with neutral grip should I do?

For strength, do 3-5 sets of 5-8 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. For muscle growth, 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Add a little weight when you hit the top of the range on every set.

Is the dumbbell bench press with neutral grip good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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