Chest Exercises: Dumbbell, Kettlebell, Band and Bodyweight
Chest exercises across dumbbells, kettlebells, bands and bodyweight. Pick one or two from different movement patterns rather than several that do the same job.
| Exercise | Equipment | Pattern | Mechanics | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbbell Bench Press | Dumbbell | Horizontal push | Compound | Beginner |
| Dumbbell Floor Press | Dumbbell | Horizontal push | Compound | Beginner |
| Dumbbell Fly | Dumbbell | Horizontal adduction | Isolation | Beginner |
| Incline Dumbbell Press | Dumbbell | Incline push | Compound | Beginner |
| Resistance Band Chest Fly | Resistance band | Horizontal adduction | Isolation | Beginner |
| Resistance Band Chest Press | Resistance band | Horizontal push | Compound | Beginner |
| Incline Push-Up | Bodyweight | Horizontal push | Compound | Beginner |
| Push-Up | Bodyweight | Horizontal push | Compound | Beginner |
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Compiled by the Unite Journal Crew. Last checked October 2026.