Author Topic: Flat dumbell presses - position of dumbells (Read 2883 times)

Meso_z · « **on:** January 06, 2009, 06:42:33 AM »

How do you position your dumbells during the movement?

straight ( -- -- )

or

with a slight angle? ( / \ )

and why?

mass 04 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2009, 08:19:17 AM »

I do them straight. Just the way i've always done them.

wes · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:07:25 AM »

Straight,just as if they were a barbell.

tbombz · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:40:33 AM »

i rarely do them. if your asking for suggetsions, do them whichever way you feel puts the best stress on your pecs and the least stress on your shoulders.

laurion · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:45:50 AM »

oops I thought this was asking about flat dumbell shoulder presses my mistake.

I stay straight.

tbombz · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2009, 10:50:56 AM »

Quote from: laurion on January 06, 2009, 10:45:50 AM

oops I thought this was asking about flat dumbell shoulder presses my mistake.

I stay straight.

lol, well now that you say that im not sure which he is asking. presses or bench. cause he says "flat press". well just have to wait and see.

Meso_z · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2009, 11:28:47 AM »

Im talking for chest guys!

Bobby · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:26:37 PM »

closer together at the upper part of the movement

for chest and delts

mesmorph78 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 07, 2009, 06:12:33 AM »

Straight and all the way down touching the pecs

Zach Trowbridge · « **Reply #9 on:** January 07, 2009, 06:46:42 AM »

Palms facing in, neutral grip. DB's same distance apart at the bottom as at the top.

Bobby · « **Reply #10 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:18:11 AM »

going closer together at the top is the natural movement

The Coach · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2009, 10:52:46 AM »

Slight angle to keep help keep the stress off the labrum.

leonp1981 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:38:47 PM »

I keep the dumbells flat (parallel to the floor) throughout the movement. I use an arc movement, coming in at the top, and sometimes I twist my palms in at the top as well.

webcake · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2009, 12:54:08 AM »

Quote from: Big-C on January 14, 2009, 09:39:03 PM

bro honestley if your goin for a chizzled chest do pilates... screw all these dangerous weights

I could care less about gimmicks on the G&O, but gimmicks on the training board ain't cool.....

mass 04 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 15, 2009, 09:06:54 AM »

Quote from: webcke on January 15, 2009, 12:54:08 AM

I could care less about gimmicks on the G&O, but gimmicks on the training board ain't cool.....

x2!!

jpm101 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2009, 10:07:36 AM »

Straight, with the elbows inline with the upper chest/neck. Touch the DB's together at the top. Sort of a crossover effect, a little more tension on the pec's. If you wish, draw up the knees above the body. Eliminates most back arch or body English. More focus on the pressing muscles. Full stretch at the bottom.

Big Dawg version: Semi straight grip, with the ROM directed to the middle portion of the DB press. Like never locking out or hitting the bottom/stretch of the exercise (TUT). Feel free to cheat during the process.

Of the above two versions, pick your own poison to see which works best for you. Good Luck.

wild willie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 04, 2009, 09:20:28 AM »

Quote from: Zach Trowbridge on January 07, 2009, 06:46:42 AM

Palms facing in, neutral grip. DB's same distance apart at the bottom as at the top.

I do mine this way as well..... I have always felt that this is easier on the shoulders and allows the dumbbells to travel lower. Vince Gironda called this move a cheat flye. I always hurt my shoulders when my palms are facing forward. But yes, I prefer palms facing each other( HAMMER GRIP).

local hero · « **Reply #17 on:** March 04, 2009, 10:57:52 AM »

ive never been able to keep tension on my chest touching db's at top, either pressing or flying... a few inches short always felt better to me

i preferd db's straight..... also, i felt forced reps on these better than any exersize, used to feel like my chest would burst.

BatistaSL · « **Reply #18 on:** March 04, 2009, 07:41:03 PM »

Straight all the way..................... .....!!

LatsMcGee · « **Reply #19 on:** March 05, 2009, 04:22:36 AM »

Palms facing each other dumbbells touching, awesome contraction. Try it.

JasonH · « **Reply #20 on:** March 05, 2009, 07:20:17 AM »

Straight.

Author Topic: Flat dumbell presses - position of dumbells (Read 2883 times)

The Coach