Dumbbells separate at the bottom
Squeeze lost at the stretch; inner pec stimulus is gone.
Overactive muscles
Pec minorAnterior deltoid
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
DB Squeeze Press
Coaching cues
- Lie flat; hold two dumbbells pressed together
- Squeeze the dumbbells into each other throughout the entire rep
- Press to lockout; lower under control
- Maintain the squeeze — feel the inner pec fire
Common faults 2
Wrists flex under the squeeze pressure
Forearm flexors fatigue; wrists collapse inward.
Overactive muscles
Wrist flexors
Corrective work
StretchWrist extensor stretch↗