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Incline Dumbbell Press
An incline pressing movement emphasizing the upper chest.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Set bench to 30-degree incline and sit back with dumbbells at shoulder level.
- Press dumbbells up and together until arms are fully extended.
- Lower dumbbells back to shoulder level with control.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your wrists stacked directly over your elbows.
- Press up without banging the dumbbells together at the top.
- Keep your shoulder blades pulled back against the bench.