Chest · Dumbbell · Intermediate

How to do Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press

The dumbbell reverse bench press is a chest exercise performed lying on a bench, pressing dumbbells upward with an overhand grip. It targets the pectorals and also works the triceps and shoulders.

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press demonstration

Primary muscle: Chest
Also works: Triceps and Shoulders
Equipment: Dumbbell
Level: Intermediate
Category: Chest

How to do Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press, step by step

Lie flat on a bench with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing towards your feet.
Extend your arms straight up towards the ceiling, keeping a slight bend in your elbows.
Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, allowing your elbows to flare out to the sides.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

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Dumbbell Reverse Bench Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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