How Do You Work Out Pectoral Muscles With Dumbbells?
Increasing your pectoral strength is good for overall muscle balance and general body appearance. Your pectorals–or “pecs”–are the muscles in your chest that help you lift, push and press things. Using dumbbells to work out your pectoral muscles is a good way to make sure that you work out both sides of your body equally. In this article, we will discuss how to work out pectoral muscles using dumbbells. Lie flat on your back on the exercise bench. Your knees should be bent so that your feet are flat on the floor. Make sure that your head is straight so that you are looking straight up at the ceiling. Hold a dumbbell in each hand. The dumbbells should be heavy enough that you know that you are lifting something, but not so heavy that you must strain or distort your body to lift them. Bring the dumbbells together above your head. Do not allow them to touch, Use a smooth, controlled motion. Lower the dumbbells. When they are even with your chest, stop lowering them. Repeat this exercise
