Upper Body Dumbbell Exercises

Who doesn’t want to have an upper body built like people they see on TV and in magazines that all the women swoon over? Well with some dedication and a good workout routine, you can get one of those bodies yourself. One good way to accomplish this is through upper body dumbbell exercises. There are countless upper body dumbbell exercises that you could use, but I’ll give you just a few that could get you started on your quest to a great physique.
Dumbbell Flat Bench- One of the staples for many people’s workouts is the dumbbell flat bench. It is a fairly straight-forward lift. You grab a dumbbell in each hand and lay on your back on a flat bench. Hold each dumbbell off to your side and raise them until your arms are extended. At the top, try to squeeze your pecs then return to the starting position in a slow, controlled manner.
Dumbbell Military Press- You can do this exercise either seated or standing. Grab a dumbbell in each hand and hold them about shoulder level with your palms facing away from your body. From there, raise the weights straight up until your arms are fully extended. Pause at the top briefly then return to the starting position slowly.
Preacher Bicep Curls- Standing behind an inclined bench, grab a dumbbell with one arm. Place the back of the arm with the weight in it on the bench. Slowly release your arm and let it straighten out. Once the weight touches the bench, curl it back up while keeping the weight under control. Try not to swing the weight, as that will take the stress off of the bicep.
Behind-the-Head Tricep Extensions- These can be performed either seated or standing (though I prefer seated). Grab a dumbbell in one hand and raise it straight above your head. From there, slowly bring the dumbbell behind your head (bend your arm at the elbow only, try not to go too far past 90 degrees). Pause for a moment, then return to the starting position. Once back in the starting position, try to squeeze your tricep for maximum effectiveness.
These are only a few of the possible dumbbell exercises you could use in order to build muscle in you r upper body. If you are a beginner, be sure to start with a lower weight as to avoid possible injuries.