Incline Dumbbell Bench Chest Press
How to Do Incline Dumbbell Bench Chest Press
- Set up an incline bench so the back rest is at about a 45 degree angle.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip. (Palms facing away from you)
- Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and your back and shoulders pressed firmly back against the back rest.
- Raise the dumbbells up to your shoulder level, keeping your elbows bent at 90 degrees.
- Push the dumbbells up and away from you using your shoulders and chest while straightening your arms.
- Continue raising the dumbbells until your arms are straight and the dumbbells are suspended above your chest. Hold for a count of one.
- Lower the dumbbells back towards your chest by relaxing your chest and shoulders while bending your elbows.
- Hold for a count of one
- Repeat.
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Incline Dumbbell Bench Chest Press Exercise Details
Muscles worked
Incline Dumbbell Bench Chest Press targets chest and also works abs and shoulders and triceps. Use the illustration and step-by-step instructions above to learn the movement pattern and practice proper form.
Equipment needed
This is a gym exercise. Equipment required: dumbbells.
Similar exercises
Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Trx suspension straps atomic push-ups / pushups, butterflies / pec deck / seated machine flyes and incline barbell bench chest press. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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