The Incline Dumbbell (DB) Press
Posted On: 23 Jun 2024
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Do you have questions about this exercise? This movement is called the Incline Dumbbell (DB) Press. It is a variation of the bench press performed using dumbbells and an adjustable bench. The incline press trains the chest just like the neutral bench press and other versions; however, using the incline angle gives the upper part of the pectoral muscle more focus. It also secondarily trains the shoulders, biceps, and triceps.
To Perform the Incline DB Press:
- Adjust your bench to an angle between 15º and 45º
- Sit on the bench with your flat feet placed firmly on the ground.
- Lie against the bench with an arch in your lower back and your head and upper back fixed to their positions on the bench.
- The dumbbells begin at shoulder level with an overhand grip.
- Exhale and press through both hands to raise the dumbbells up and towards each other.
- Continue throughout the pressing motion as the arms extend.
- Inhale and lower your arms, returning to the starting position.
Similar Moves:
Bench Press, Decline Press, Push-ups, Renegade Rows, Chest Flyes, Close Grip Press
How often do you incorporate the Incline DB Press into your routine? What progress have you noticed? Be sure to leave a comment below and share!