Neutral-grip dumbbell bench press

Dumbbells, flat bench

Also called hammer grip dumbbell bench press

Neutral-grip dumbbell bench press, start positionNeutral-grip dumbbell bench press, end position
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A dumbbell bench press with palms facing each other. The neutral hand position eases the wrists, forearms and often the shoulders.

  1. Palms face each other throughout
  2. Elbows about 45 degrees from the torso
  3. Lower to a deep stretch, press to the top

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells
Variation of
Flat dumbbell press

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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