Chest press

Exercise, Resistance

  1. Lie on your back with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. Hold your upper arms perpendicular to your body and your forearms perpendicular to the floor.
  3. Slowly press the weights upward until your elbows are almost straight. You’ll feel tension across your upper chest – be careful not to lock your elbows or push with your feet.
  4. Hold your head in a neutral, relaxed position. To protect your shoulders, don’t let your elbows drop below the horizontal line of your body during the exercise.
  5. The chest press is usually done lying on a weight bench, but you can also try it lying on the floor.