Dumbbell Bench Press primarily works the chest and triceps. It is categorized as a push movement and uses Dumbbell and Bench, box, or chair.
- Primary muscles
- chest and triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell and Bench, box, or chair
- Movement pattern
- push
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Dumbbell Bench Press
- Feet planted, slight arch
- Lower to chest line, press up and slightly in
Common mistakes
- Flaring elbows to 90°
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is chest, with triceps also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Push-Up
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Push-Up · Push-Up · Machine Chest Press · Incline Push-Up · Band Chest Press · Cable / Machine Chest Fly
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