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Dumbbell Svend Press
A standing chest exercise pressing two dumbbells together in front of the body, isolating the inner chest.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- beginner
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Stand and press two dumbbells together horizontally at chest height.
- Maintain the inward squeeze on the dumbbells throughout.
- Press the dumbbells forward to full arm extension.
- Pull them back to the chest under control.
- Repeat for the prescribed reps.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- 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.