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How to Do the Dumbbell Incline Press
- Sit on the incline bench set to a 45 to 60 degree angle holding a set of dumbbells. Drive your feet into the floor, drive your glutes into the seat, squeeze your abs, and drive your shoulders into the back pad.
- Raise the dumbbells to your shoulders. If the weight is too heavy, use your knees to kick the bell up. Your forearms should be perpendicular to the floor.
- Press the weight straight up, keeping your upper arms perpendicular to the ground.
- Once the weight is up, drive your shoulders down to create tension. Shift the angle of your arms by turning your hands slightly in.
- Lower the weight back down toward your chest as your chest flexibility allows, at least until your elbows are below your shoulders.
Benefits of the Dumbbell Incline Press
By changing your pressing angle, you'll target the muscle fibers in your upper chest, according to Samuel. You'll build strength and muscle in a slightly different way than you would with the standard flat bench press.
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