French press with dumbbells

To establish the starting position, one places a weight bench. This can be positioned either at a 45-degree angle or in a horizontal position. The feet are firmly placed on the ground, while the back rests against the cushion. Each holds a dumbbell in the hammer grip in both hands. The upper arms run vertically alongside the body, while the forearms are almost fully extended in the starting position, causing the dumbbells to be positioned almost above the shoulders in the air.

Movement execution

In this particular variation, you assume a horizontal position on the bench. While exhaling, you lift both forearms upwards. The upper arms maintain their rigid, vertical alignment alongside the body. The upward movement concludes when the forearms are nearly fully extended over the upper arms, with only a slight bend remaining. Upon inhaling, you return to the starting position.

Moreover, it's important to consider

In this specific variation of the French Press with dumbbells, you take a seat on an incline bench positioned at a 45-degree angle. Your arms are nearly fully extended. The exercise commences by lowering and bending the forearms while keeping the upper arms perpendicular to the head. Subsequently, inhale and press the dumbbells upward once more until your arms are almost fully extended.

In addition

Once you find yourself in a horizontal position on an inclined bench, your arms are nearly fully extended upward. As you inhale, you lower your forearms behind your body. Simultaneously, your upper arms move slightly backward. This downward motion facilitates inhalation. Upon exhaling, you engage all your muscles and press the dumbbells back up. The upper arms likewise return to the vertical starting position.

Stressed muscles and common mistakes

Additional information regarding the muscle groups involved and common mistakes in the exercise "French Press with dumbbells" can be found on the webpage dedicated to "French Press / Front Press / Skull Crushers."

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