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Intermediate exercise

Incline Dumbbell Press

Also called DB Incline Press

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Bodybuilding

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Technique

How to perform Incline Dumbbell Press

  1. Use an incline bench, choosing a modest angle such as about 30 degrees when adjustable; a fixed incline bench is also permissible.
  2. Sit with a dumbbell in each hand, then lie back and bring the weights beside your chest with your feet planted.
  3. Turn your palms forward and keep your elbows slightly in from your sides with your forearms beneath the weights.
  4. Press the dumbbells upward above your upper chest while keeping your upper back and hips supported.
  5. Lower them under control to the sides of your chest along the same path.
  6. Keep control of both dumbbells as you finish and return to sitting.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head, Pectoralis Major Sternocostal Head.

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