Exercises / Incline dumbbell press
Incline dumbbell press GIF
Worked muscles
- ChestMusculus pectoralis major
- Upper chestMusculus pectoralis major, pars clavicularis
- ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
- Front shouldersMusculus deltoideus, pars clavicularis
- TricepsMusculus triceps brachii
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Level
- beginner
- Loop
- One repetition, 2.87 seconds
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How to do a incline dumbbell press
- Set the incline bench to a 30-45 degree angle and sit with your back firmly pressed against the pad
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand and position them at chest level with palms facing forward
- Plant your feet firmly on the floor and engage your core for stability
- Lower the dumbbells slowly in an arc motion until they reach chest level, feeling a stretch in your chest
- Press the weights back up along the same path, focusing on squeezing your chest muscles
- Complete the desired number of repetitions while maintaining controlled movement throughout
Form tips
- Keep your shoulder blades retracted and pressed against the bench throughout the entire movement
- Avoid bouncing the weights at the bottom position to prevent injury and maintain muscle tension
- Use a full range of motion but don't lower the weights beyond a comfortable stretch in your chest
- Maintain a slight bend in your elbows at the top position rather than locking them out completely
- Choose a weight that allows you to complete all repetitions with proper form rather than using maximum weight
