Exercise of the Month | Chest Press: Dumbbells | August 2012

TheDumbbell Chest Press is a premier exercise to work the chest, shoulderand arm regions. Begin by laying supine on an exercise bench. The backshould be flat against the bench with the feet just wider thanshould-width apart. Position the dumbbells on the sides of the chest,with bent arms under each weight. Your grip should place the knucklesperpendicular with the torso. In a pressing motion, raise both weightsupward until the arms are extended. Once extended, slowly lower theweights down to the sides of the upper chest -- you should feel a slightstretch in the chest and shoulders. Repeat this motion to performanother repetition.

Major Muscles Involved: Pectoralis Major, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii