Pinch press

Two dumbbells on a flat bench

Also called dumbbell pinch press

Pinch press, start positionPinch press, end position
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Lie on a flat bench, squeeze two dumbbells together so the heads pinch between the palms, then press up and lower to the chest.

  1. Keep squeezing the dumbbells together
  2. Hold the squeeze through the press
  3. Lower with control to the chest

Movement

Pattern
Horizontal push
Type
Compound, several joints move
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

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

Upper body

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