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Chest · Intermediate

Dumbbell Bench Press with Hip Bridge

Dumbbell bench press performed while maintaining a level hip bridge, combining pressing with sustained glute and trunk control.

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Dumbbell Bench Press with Hip Bridge demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestTricepsShouldersGlutesHamstringsAbs

Equipment

Dumbbell

Sets × reps

3 × 12

Rest

1 min 30 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Lie on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, feet planted firmly, and the weights held above your chest.
  2. 02Drive through your feet and lift your hips into a stable bridge while keeping your ribs controlled.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbells toward the sides of your chest without letting your hips drop or your knees spread.
  4. 04Press both dumbbells to straight arms while maintaining the bridge and level pelvis.
  5. 05Complete the set with steady hip height, then lower the dumbbells and hips under control.

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