Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
Lying on a flat bench, hold the dumbbells lengthwise in a neutral grip; press up until they meet over the chest, then lower them apart to the sides of the chest, elbows tucked.
How to do it
Setup
On a flat bench, bells held lengthwise, palms facing; blades pinched, feet planted.
Steps
- Lower the bells to the sides of the chest, elbows tucked closer than a barbell press.
- Stretch at the bottom without losing the pinch.
- Press up until the bells nearly meet over the chest.
Common mistakes
Grip rotating out mid-press: the neutral palms ARE the point; hold them. Bells crashing together: near, not touching. Elbows flaring: the neutral grip wants them tucked.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
