Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench
Learn how to do Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench with proper form. Watch the 4K video, see which muscles are worked, and follow step-by-step instructions.
Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench is a Dumbbells/Bench exercise that primarily targets the Chest, with secondary activation of the Shoulders, Lats. It has a MET value of 3, meaning a 70kg person burns approximately 105 calories in a 30-minute session..
How to Do Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench
A lying chest–shoulder movement where you draw a wide arc with nearly straight arms, moving the dumbbells from your hips/thighs to overhead and back.
💡 Instructions:
Lie on a flat bench with feet planted, dumbbells resting near your hips, palms up.
Slightly bend your elbows and lock that angle.
Sweep the dumbbells in a wide arc out to the sides and up until they reach above your head.
Keep shoulders packed and ribs down; feel the stretch through chest and lats.
Reverse the arc to bring the dumbbells back to the start under control.
⚠️ Common mistakes:
Turning it into a press or fly by bending and straightening the elbows.
Overarching the lower back or letting the ribs flare.
Dropping too far behind the head and stressing the shoulders.
Rushing the tempo instead of using slow, controlled arcs.
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Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Bench
Calories Burned Doing Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench
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Quick Facts: Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench
- Type
- Dumbbells exercise
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Shoulders, Lats
- MET value
- 3
- Calories (30 min, 70kg)
- ≈ 105 cal
- Video quality
- 4K with male and female demonstrations
FAQ: Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench
What muscles does Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench work?
Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench primarily targets the Chest, with secondary engagement of the Shoulders, Lats.
How do you do Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench correctly?
A lying chest–shoulder movement where you draw a wide arc with nearly straight arms, moving the dumbbells from your hips/thighs to overhead and back. 💡...
Is Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench good for beginners?
Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench has a MET value of 3, indicating a low intensity exercise suitable for beginners.
What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench?
Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench requires: Dumbbells, Bench.
What are the benefits of Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench?
Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench strengthens the Chest, engages the Shoulders and Lats.
What exercises are similar to Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench?
Similar exercises to Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench include Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press, Barbell Bench Press, Bench Press Machine, Close Grip Barbell Bench Press.
Is Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench better than Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press?
Both Dumbbell Around the World – Flat Bench and Alternating Incline Dumbbell Press target the Chest. Choose based on your available equipment and training goals.
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