How to grip the dumbbell in french press, so I apply even force in both hands?
I want to do french press exercise, I want to use 1 dumbbell.
Note: It doesn't matter to this question if the exercise is done lying , or sitting, it's the same issue for both.
I'm interested in the following problem: When gripping the dumbbell my hands are necessarily in a asymmetrical position, there is no way to grip symmetrically as far as I know (you can provide me counterexamples). So the problem is, the force done by each arm and hand could be really different, how to minimize this difference? Grip very strong with my hands? Alternate hand task left and right every new series?
Another option is use a barbell in which then I can position my hands symmetrically, and thus the problem is gone, or to use two dumbbells, one for each hand.
Note 2: This guy(this is a timestamp, you need to see 10 seconds of the video only) has a dumbbell with weights with large diameter, so he can position his hand in hand triangle, which seems a good grip, do you agree?
(2)2 Comments
Sorted by latest first Latest Oldest Best
Standing Unilateral Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
Lying Unilateral Dumbbell Tricep Extensions
Source: weighttraining.guide
You are quite right: some dumbbells are too small to allow a triangle hold, so the hands must overlap. When the hands overlap to a significant extent, it's difficult (impossible?) to tell whether the arms are providing equal forces.
It such cases, I would consider using an EZ-Curl bar or a fixed-weight bar instead of a dumbbell. You can space your hands on opposite sides of the center of the bar, with perhaps two hand-widths of bare bar between your hands. When you do a French press with this set-up, unequal forces from the arms will cause noticeable rotation of the bar, which you can correct as you move.
Terms of Use Privacy policy Contact About Cancellation policy © freshhoot.com2025 All Rights reserved.