Set-up: Find a spotter and bench. Lie down with a single dumbbell on the bench, with your shoulder blades retracted, your stomach and abs tight and your feet flat on the floor. Grip the dumbbell with a fully closed and tight grip, and lift it while bracing as hard as possible through the core. Start with a light weight to be sure you can handle the instability.
Lift: Forming a tight brace in your core to resist the unilateral direction of the weight, lower the dumbbell in a straight line to your chest. Reverse the movement quickly while making sure the dumbbell travels in a straight line back up. Keep your feet firmly planted at all times, and keep your elbow close to the body throughout the movement.
Emphasis: Keep your shoulder blades together at all times and do not allow your shoulders to roll forward during the movement. Press to your chest, NOT your face. Do not bend your wrists, there should be a straight line through your forearm up to your knuckles.
Repetitions: Perform all prescribed reps on one side, then on the other. This counts as one set.
Instructions and effects for the One-Arm Dumbbell Bench Press exercise 
