Dumbbell Squeeze Press demonstration

Dumbbell Squeeze Press

Learn how to do the Dumbbell Squeeze Press with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Dumbbell Squeeze Press

  1. 1

    Grab a pair of dumbbells and lie back on a flat bench with your feet flat on the floor.

  2. 2

    Press the dumbbells together at chest height with your palms facing each other.

  3. 3

    Retract your shoulder blades, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  4. 4

    Press the dumbbells straight up while squeezing them together throughout the movement, exhaling at the top.

  5. 5

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back to your chest while maintaining the squeeze and breathe in.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

Frequently Asked Questions