Whats a safe way to get in and out of position for heavy dumbbell bench presses?
We’ve included on this page a video clip (15 seconds long) showing one way to get in and out of position with heavy dumbbells. This technique is safer on your biceps tendons and shoulders than it would be to set the bells down on the floor from a lying (supine) position. Remember the following safety tips: • Try this technique several times with light dumbbells first, so that you are comfortable using your knees to help with weight positioning. • Have a spotter nearby to help the first time you use a substantial weight, until you know that you can get heavier weights in and out of position on your own. • Keep dumbbells resting near the knees, rather than mid-thigh, so that you minimize the amount of distance you have to press on the set-up repetition and can focus all your energy on the actual reps for your set. • Stand when picking up and setting the weights down on the floor. Minimize any distance you have to walk backwards to sit on your bench. • Keep abdominals tight as you roll ba
