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Bench press and dumbbells.
1 sit on the end of an exercise bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
Dumbbell presses use more stabilizer muscles some people i have seen in the gym can bench 250 but can hardly get 90lbs in each hand up while others have scores within 10 20lbs of their bench score i recommend alternating both bench press and dumbbell press.
Rest the weights on their ends on your thighs.
Position yourself so your back is flat on the bench your arms are bent and the dumbbells are in front of your shoulders.
Pause then press the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Twelve healthy resistance trained men aged 21 24 years old tested their 1rm strength on 3 different exercises smith.
Slowly lower both dumbbells to the sides of your chest.