Chest Exercises

  • Incline Bench Press

    • Set the bench at 30–45° for chest focus.

    • Keep feet flat on the floor and core engaged.

    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with palms facing forward.

    • Lower until elbows are just below bench height, keeping wrists straight.

    • Press back up under control, chest lifted and shoulders anchored.

  • Flat Bench Press

    • Lie flat on the bench with feet planted firmly on the floor.

    • Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width, palms facing forward.

    • Keep shoulders retracted and chest lifted throughout the movement.

    • Lower the bar to mid-chest under control, elbows at about 45° to the body.

    • Press the bar back up in a straight line, extending arms without locking elbows.

  • Flat Dumbbell Press

    • Lie flat on the bench with feet planted for stability.

    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with palms facing forward.

    • Keep wrists straight and elbows at about 45° to the body.

    • Lower the dumbbells slowly until elbows are just below bench height.

    • Press the dumbbells back up together, extending arms without locking elbows.

  • Incline Dumbbell Press

    • Set the bench to a 30–45° incline and sit with feet planted firmly.
    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with palms facing forward.
    • Keep core braced and shoulders anchored to the bench.
    • Lower dumbbells slowly until elbows are just below bench height.
    • Press dumbbells back up together until arms are extended without locking elbows.

  • Flat Dumbbell Flyes

    • Lie flat on the bench with feet planted and core engaged.

    • Hold dumbbells above the chest with a slight bend in the elbows.

    • Open arms wide in a controlled arc until elbows are level with the bench.

    • Keep wrists neutral and avoid dropping too deep at the bottom.

    • Squeeze the chest as you bring the dumbbells back together above the chest.

  • Dumbbell Pullover

    • Lie across bench, upper back supported, feet planted.

    • Hold one dumbbell above chest, palms on underside of top plate.

    • Keep slight bend in elbows, core braced.

    • Lower in an arc behind head until stretch is felt.

    • Return dumbbell above chest without locking elbows.

  • Overhead Tricep Extensions

    • Stand tall (or sit upright) holding one dumbbell with both hands above your head, palms on the underside of the top plate.
    • Keep elbows close to your ears and upper arms still throughout.
    • Brace your core and avoid arching your lower back.
    • Lower the dumbbell behind your head in a controlled arc until you feel a stretch in your triceps.
    • Extend your arms to return the dumbbell overhead without locking elbows.

  • Tricep Press Up

    • Start in a high plank with hands directly under shoulders.
    • Keep body in a straight line from head to heels, core braced.
    • Bend elbows close to your sides as you lower your chest towards the floor.
    • Press back up by driving through the palms, keeping elbows tucked in.
    • Maintain control and avoid letting hips sag or flare.

  • Straight leg tricep dips

    • Sit on the edge of a bench or chair, hands gripping beside your hips, fingers forward.
    • Walk feet forward and straighten legs, heels on the floor.
    • Slide hips off the edge, keeping your back close to the bench.
    • Bend elbows to lower your body until arms are about 90°.
    • Press through your palms to return to the start, keeping elbows tucked in.

  • DB Pullover (Legs raised)

    • Lie across a flat bench with upper back supported, legs raised to 90° and knees bent.

    • Hold one dumbbell above chest with palms pressed against the top plate.

    • Keep elbows slightly bent, core braced, and lower back flat on the bench.

    • Lower dumbbell in an arc behind head until chest and lats stretch.

    • Pull back over chest in same arc, stopping above sternum.

  • Press Ups

    • Start in a high plank with hands under shoulders, body forming a straight line from head to heels.
    • Engage your core and squeeze glutes to keep hips level.
    • Lower your chest towards the floor by bending elbows at about 45° from your sides.
    • Keep elbows tucked slightly in — avoid flaring them out.
    • Push through your palms to return to the start without locking elbows.