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Incline Dumbbell Press

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ChestStrengthIntermediate Difficulty 3 out of 5Dumbbells, Incline Bench~6 kcal/min

Secondary muscles: Shoulders, Triceps

How to perform it

  1. 1Set a bench to a 30-45 degree incline.
  2. 2Press dumbbells up until arms are extended above the upper chest.
  3. 3Lower with control until upper arms are roughly parallel to the floor.

Form tips

  • A 30 degree incline keeps the emphasis on the upper chest rather than shoulders

Common mistakes

  • Incline set too steep
  • Dropping the dumbbells too fast

Variations

  • Incline Barbell Press
  • Low Incline Press

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