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Dumbbell Squeeze Press

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Muscles worked

High load
Chest
Medium load
Delts · Front and Triceps

Primary muscles

How to do it

Lie on flat bench holding dumbbells pressed together. Lower dumbbells to chest while keeping contact. Press dumbbells up squeezing chest.

Form cues

  • Press dumbbells together
  • Lower dumbbells to chest
  • Squeeze chest as you press up
  • Keep wrists neutral

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWrist

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.