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Incline Dumbbell Press

Incline dumbbell press. Greater range of motion than barbell for upper chest. Builds strength and size in the chest and supporting muscles. Engages multiple muscle groups for efficient training. Develops functional strength that transfers to daily activities.

How to Do Incline Dumbbell Press: Step by Step

  1. Set bench to 30-45 degrees
  2. Start with dumbbells at chest level
  3. Press up and together in an arc
  4. Lower with control to deep stretch

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Bench too steep
  • Not going deep enough
  • Dumbbells drifting too far apart

Incline Dumbbell Press Tips

  • Focus on the mind-muscle connection — think about the target muscle working
  • Control both the lifting and lowering phases for maximum muscle activation
  • Use a tempo of 2 seconds up, 1 second pause, 2 seconds down for best results

Muscles Worked

chestshoulderstriceps
Equipment dumbbells, bench
Tracking Count reps

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