Struggle with feeling your chest

Do you struggle with feeling your chest during the bench press? Then I got 2 tips for you!

The first tip is about the Dumbbell Bench Press. A common mistake with the Dumbbell Bench is pressing the dumbbells outward. The main function of your chest is horizontal shoulder adduction, which refers to bringing your upper arm toward your midline. While you are benching, focus on pressing the dumbbells “up and in” to mimic this movement pattern.

Next about the barbell bench. A common mistake is keeping the elbow excessively flared. This places more stress on the shoulder and less on the chest. Instead, keep your elbows slightly tucked to place the resistance more on your chest muscles.
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