Concentric · Horizontal Push
Dumbbell bench press
Full-range pressing strength.
Complete
Why it is used in rehab
Progression from the floor press into deeper shoulder range.
Targets
Starting position
Lie on a bench, dumbbells over the lower chest, palms toward your legs, elbows ~45°.
Step-by-step
- Press straight up, rotating palms to face each other at the top.
- Lower with control, stopping short of pain.
Movement mechanics: Full-range horizontal press.
📖 Rehab Science instructions paraphrased from the book’s exercise description
Coaching notes
Common mistakes
- Elbows flared to 90°
- Dropping too deep with front-shoulder pain
Easier variation
- Floor press
Advanced variation
- Slow tempo or heavier load
ℹ Additional explanation
Precautions
AMBER — get assessed before starting rehab
- Deep shoulder extension can provoke biceps tendon or cuff pain—shorten the range
- Stop or modify if your familiar pain exceeds 3/10 or your resting pain is worse the next day (PDF pp. 210–212).
Where it appears in Rehab Science
| Protocol | Phase | Group | Prescription | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder Pain | 3 | Press (option) | Do 3 sets of 10–15 reps · Push sets to fatigue | 395 |
| Biceps Tendinopathy | 3 | Exercises | Do 3 sets of 10–15 reps · Push sets to fatigue | 460 |
| Triceps Tendinopathy | 3 | Press (option) | Do 3 sets of 10–15 reps · Push sets to fatigue · Add load or reps to increase difficulty | 523 |
Source: Rehab Science · Ch 16 · PDF pp. 395, 460, 523show sources ▾
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