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4) DUMBBELL PRESS SHAUN: “You will notice this is the first movement that doesn’t require a machine or cables. Over the years I’ve had to adapt my training and do what requires less stress and presents a lower risk of injury. I find all these movements safer and more productive. I love the stretch I get with dumbbells, but I’m so careful not to go too deep as it will cause me injury. What I love about using dumbbells is that I’m not fixed and can adjust my elbows closer to my body. If I want to hit the inner lower pec, I can also press near the nipple area. If I want to hit the middle or upper regions, I will take the elbows away from the body and press from higher up the pec. I start on the 20kg dumbbells for the first set, just to get the body ready for the movement. Then I increas