The Most “Effective” DB Bench Press?

If you’ve been struggling to grow a big chest even though you are bench pressing, then it might be time to give the DB Static Press a try. If you start doing this bench press variation, you might start seeing new gains.

Why?

You are increasing the amount of tension on the pecs by holding the dumbbells in the static position at the bottom of each rep. This tension is beneficial as it is increased the lengthened position, which research has shown to be favorable to hypertrophy.

Not only that, but you are removing any momentum from the lift at every point in the rep, forcing the pecs to take on the brunt of the work. Plus, you will remove contribution from the shoulders and front delts specifically to increase the activation of the chest as well.

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Jeff Cavaliere MSPT, CSCS served as both the head physical therapist and assistant strength coach for the New York Mets. Jeff earned his Masters of Physical Therapy and Bachelor’s of Physioneurobiology from the College of Health Sciences University of Connecticut Storrs. He is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).