Dumbbell Svend Press
The Svend press with one dumbbell held upright between the palms; the palms squeeze its ends and press it out to arm's length.
How to do it
Setup
Standing tall, one dumbbell upright between the flat palms at the chest, elbows out.
Steps
- Press the bell straight out, crushing it between the palms.
- Hold at arm's length without it slipping.
- Return it to the chest, the squeeze still on.
Common mistakes
Gripping the handle with the fingers: flat palms against the plates only. Bell sagging at arm's length: squeeze harder there. Too heavy a bell: the squeeze is the work; go light.
Breathing
Exhale pressing out, inhale returning.
