Grip rotates to pronation during press
Loses the shoulder-friendly neutral grip benefit.
Overactive muscles
Pec majorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Neutral Grip DB Chest Press
Coaching cues
- Palms facing each other (neutral grip) throughout
- Elbows track at ~30° from the torso — shoulder-friendly
- Press to lockout; lower to a full chest stretch
- Control the eccentric — 3 seconds down
Common faults 2
Elbows flare out
Neutral grip is wasted if the elbows flare to 90°.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec minor
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗