Chest Focus

Tucked-Elbow Dumbbell Press

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Coach Notes

Coach Take

Chest press variation that increases triceps drive and shoulder comfort.

Make It Easier

Neutral Grip Dumbbell Press

Level It Up

Paused Elbows Tucked Press

Build Size

4 x 8-12, rest 90-150s

4 X 5 8 Rest 2

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Attribute Breakdown

Muscle

Chest / Arms

PRIMARY CHEST DRIVER WITH STRONG PRESSING EMPHASIS / DIRECT ARM ISOLATION TO BUILD BICEPS OR TRICEPS OUTPUT

Equipment

Dumbbells

DUMBBELL CONTROL FOR BALANCED SIDES AND RANGE

Movement

Push

PUSH ACTION: YOU DRIVE THE LOAD AWAY FROM YOUR BODY

Pattern

Horizontal

HORIZONTAL LINE OF FORCE, USUALLY PRESS OR ROW

Reps

6 12

MID-REP RANGE FOR SIZE, CONTROL, AND SOLID INTENSITY

Goal

Strength

PRIMARY GOAL IS RAW STRENGTH AND LOAD PROGRESSION

Ego

High

HIGH EGO: BIG NUMBERS, BIG RISKS, BIG CONFIDENCE