Dumbbell Svend Press

A standing chest exercise pressing two dumbbells together in front of the body, where the inward squeeze keeps the pecs under constant tension.

How to do it

1. Stand and press two dumbbells together horizontally at chest height.
2. Maintain the inward squeeze on the dumbbells throughout.
3. Press the dumbbells forward until your arms are almost straight.
4. Pull them back to the chest under control.
5. Repeat for the prescribed reps.

Tips

• The squeeze on the dumbbells is what makes the exercise — do not let them separate.
• Use a light load — pec activation is the goal, not load.
• Keep the elbows slightly bent at the lockout.

Muscles

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Front deltoid, Triceps