{"id":8272,"date":"2024-09-16T10:55:45","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T09:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/?p=8272"},"modified":"2024-09-16T10:56:17","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T09:56:17","slug":"dumbbell-chest-core-workout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mensfitness.co.uk\/workouts\/dumbbell-chest-core-workout\/","title":{"rendered":"Try this dumbbell chest and core workout to blitz your upper body"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Looking to build a bigger, broader chest and stronger, more defined abs? This dumbbell chest and core workout is a great way to get started.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be familiar with most of the exercises in this dumbbell chest and core workout, but tried and tested is no bad thing. So, grab a pair of adjustable dumbbells<\/a> and get ready to target your torso and midsection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the main body of the session, you\u2019re going to hit your pecs from every angle, starting with the heavier stuff while you\u2019re feeling fresh, then progressing to the lighter isolation work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once your chest is fully inflated and you\u2019re feeling like prime Schwarzenegger, you\u2019re then going to tag on a bit of functional core work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Essential for every facet of fitness, a stable midsection also protects against injury, improves posture, and will keep your now-DD pecs from knocking you off balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The exercises in this dumbbell chest and core workout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Dumbbell incline bench press<\/a><\/strong> (4 sets | 8-10 reps)
2. Dumbbell flye<\/a><\/strong> (3-4 sets | 10-12 reps)
3a. Dumbbell pull-over<\/a><\/strong> (8-10 reps)
3b. Weight plate pinch raise<\/a><\/strong> (3 sets | 10-12 reps)
4. Spiderman push-up<\/a><\/strong> (3 sets | to failure)
5a. Side plank reach<\/a><\/strong> (15 reps)
5b. Dumbbell crunch reach<\/a><\/strong> (3 sets | 15 reps)
6a. V sit-up<\/a><\/strong> (15 reps)
6b. Extended plank<\/a><\/strong> (3 sets | 15 reps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Dumbbell incline bench press<\/h4>\n\n\n
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Reps<\/strong><\/td>8-10<\/td><\/tr>
Rest<\/strong><\/td>60-90 secs<\/td><\/tr>
Sets<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why we like it:<\/strong> Using dumbbells rather than a barbell for incline bench presses requires greater stability for those unilateral movements. As a result it can help you develop a more balanced physique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to do a dumbbell incline bench press: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n