4 home bench press options for greater chest muscles

Dumbbell bench press

Dumbbells may correct muscular imbalance caused by barbells, reducing injury risk and improving mind-muscle connection.

Dumbbell bench press

Since your chest isn't blocking the bar, the dumbbells' range of motion at the bottom is larger. This stretches the pecs farther, encouraging muscular development.

Floor press

Again, use dumbbells. The floor press differs from the bench press in that your elbows cannot move beyond your chest, allowing you to lift greater weight.

Floor press

If you have a shoulder injury, the narrower range of motion will reduce strain. 

Weighted push-ups 

They work shoulders, pectorals, and triceps like the bench press. The best? Add a dumbbell to your back for added resistance. 

Weighted push-ups 

Trouble perfecting this move? We explain pushups.

Weighted push-ups 

You can definitely do them at home. The simplest option is to use the corner of your kitchen counter and cross your legs

Weighted push-ups 

Leaning forward while doing them works your chest more.  

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