Dumbbell Close Grip Press
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Then, using your thighs, raise the dumbbells one at a time until you are holding them in front of you at shoulder width.
Once at shoulder width, rotate your wrists forward so that the palms of your hands are facing away from you, this is your starting position.
Slowly lower the weights down to your chest while keeping the dumbbells close together.
Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position using your chest muscles, ensuring to keep the weights together throughout the movement.
Pro Tip
**Avoid Locking Your Elbows:** One common mistake is locking the elbows at the top of the movement. This can put unnecessary strain on the joints. Instead, keep a slight bend in your elbows even at the top of the lift. **Maintain Control:** Lower the weights slowly and in a controlled manner until they are near your chest. Don't let them drop quickly or bounce off your chest, as this can lead to injury. The lowering phase of the exercise is just as important as the lifting phase for building strength. **Proper Grip:** Your grip should be close together, but not so close that it causes discomfort or difficulty in maintaining control of