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Chest

Incline Dumbbell Press

CompoundBeginner

How to do it

Lower to the upper chest, press up and slightly back.

Muscles

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Front Delts, Triceps

Steps to perform

  1. 1Set a bench to 30–45° and sit back with a dumbbell on each thigh.
  2. 2Kick the dumbbells up to shoulder level as you lie back.
  3. 3Press up and slightly in until arms are extended.
  4. 4Lower slowly to a deep stretch at upper-chest level.

Keep wrists stacked over elbows.

Equipment

Dumbbells
Adjustable / incline bench

Alternatives

Incline Barbell Press

Chest

Incline Smith Machine Press

Chest

Barbell Bench Press

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Flat Dumbbell Bench Press

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Machine Chest Press

Chest