7 Dumbbell Chest Exercises Without A Bench To Add To Home Workouts

Finding variation of chest or horizontal pressing exercises with just dumbbells and no bench can be challenging even if you are a coach. That being said, there are enough variation available to create a diverse and fun workout routine that ensures you’re progressing in this muscle group and movement pattern.

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