Dumbbell Svend-Press
Target your chest with the Dumbbell Svend Press! Squeeze for max muscle engagement - no heavy weights needed!
The Dumbbell Svend-Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: dumbbells.
Required Equipment
Dumbbell Svend-Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Dumbbell Svend-Press Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Dumbbell Svend-Press
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and hold a dumbbell vertically in front of your chest with both hands pressing against the inner plates.
Squeeze your chest muscles and press the dumbbell straight out in front of you until your arms are fully extended.
Keep constant tension on your chest muscles by actively pressing in on the dumbbell throughout the movement.
Pause for a moment when your arms are fully extended, then slowly bring the dumbbell back toward your chest without allowing your hands to relax their inward pressure.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
It is important to keep your movements controlled and maintain the inward pressure to effectively engage the chest muscles. Avoid using heavy weights for this exercise as the focus is on muscle engagement rather than lifting maximum weight.
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Dumbbell Svend-Press FAQs
What muscles does the Dumbbell Svend-Press work?
The Dumbbell Svend-Press mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Svend-Press?
Dumbbells.
Is the Dumbbell Svend-Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Dumbbell Svend-Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Dumbbell Svend-Press variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Bodyweight Lying Svend-Press, Bodyweight Svend-Press, Bottle-Weight Svend-Press and Incline Svend-Press.
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