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Dumbbell One Arm Wide Grip Bench Press

Begin by lying flat on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the floor.

Exercise details

Primary muscle

Mid chest

Also works: Front delts, Triceps

Equipment
Dumbbell,Bench
Tracking
Reps and weight

Execution

How to do it

  1. Begin by lying flat on a bench with your feet firmly planted on the floor. Hold a dumbbell in your right hand, extending your arm straight above your shoulder, with a wide grip and palm facing forward.

  2. Lower the dumbbell slowly towards the floor by bending your elbow, until your elbow passes lower than the bench.

  3. Push the dumbbell back up to the starting position by extending your arm, squeezing your chest muscles at the top of the movement.

  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Form tips

  • Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor for stability.

  • Focus on a slow and controlled movement to maximize muscle engagement.

  • Keep your wrist straight to avoid unnecessary strain.

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