How to execute Dumbbell Incline Press
The dumbbell incline press is a compound exercise used to target the chest muscles. It can also be used to target the shoulders and triceps, depending on the angle and motion used.
- To perform the exercise, start by standing in front of an incline bench and grasping a dumbbell in each hand. The palms of your hands should be facing in.
- Lift the dumbbells up to shoulder height, making sure to keep your elbows close to your body. This is the starting position, From here, push the dumbbells up while exhaling. Lock out your arms at the top.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position while inhaling. The elbows should remain close to the body throughout the entire exercise.
- Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions. To make the exercise more challenging, increase the incline angle and/or the weight of the dumbbells.
Muscles Involved
Primary:
Upper pectoralis major
Secondary:
Anterior deltoid, triceps brachii
