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3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest
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Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

Key Points:

  • Lie down on 30-45 degree bench with your elbows flared out at 45 degrees.
  • Extend your elbows out until they're almost straightened.
  • Bend your elbows back down to the start position and repeat.

Common Mistakes:

  • Elbows flared at 90 degrees.
  • Wrists out of line with forearms.
  • Hips coming off of the bench.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Chest
Secondary Muscles:
Shoulders, Triceps
Muscle diagram with the following muscles highlighted Chest, Shoulders, Triceps

Similar Exercises

Select the bench's angle to be approximately between 30 and 45 degrees. Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the floor and glutes directly on the bench's crease. Then grip the dumbells and place the weights gently on top of your knees. Push your knees upwards and lean back to lie with a flat back on the bench. Once you are stable, bring your elbows out to a 45 degree angle. Your wrists and forearms should be aligned with one another.

Start by pressing straight up, squeezing your chest as you extend your arms. Press until your arms are almost fully straightened, then slowly lower back down until the dumbbell gently touches your shoulder or what's most comfortable before that. Always lower and press the weight in a slow and controlled manner and brace your core to keep your body stable throughout. Keep your shoulders back and down for the movement. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions, then tuck your elbows in and gently rest the weights back onto your knees.

Avoid having your elbows flared out too wide where they are in line with the shoulders. Also, ensure that your hips aren't coming off the bench for extra momentum.

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