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Dumbbell Chest Press with Rotation

Improves chest muscle strength, endurance, and rotation

ChestIntermediateStrengthPush

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: Chest. Secondary: shoulders, triceps
Muscle groupChest
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Push
Sets & reps4 sets × 10-12 each side
Estimated calories burned~80 kcal

How to do it

  1. Step 1: Lie on a flat surface, holding dumbbells above chest.
  2. Step 2: Press dumbbells upwards, extending arms.
  3. Step 3: Rotate dumbbells, palms facing forward.
  4. Step 4: Lower dumbbells, maintaining control.
  5. Step 5: Repeat on the other side, alternating reps.
  6. Step 6: Engage core, keeping back flat on the surface.
  7. Step 7: Avoid arching back or swinging dumbbells.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Improves chest muscle strength, endurance, and rotation

Common mistakes

Letting dumbbells swing, not rotating

Make it harder

Increase dumbbell weight or reps

Make it easier

Decrease dumbbell weight or reps

Breathing

Exhale during press, inhale during rotation

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