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Incline dumbbell bench press

Dumbbell incline bench press with full range of motion for the upper chest.

Setup

  • Set incline bench to 30 to 45 degrees, lie flat, shoulders back and down.

  • Bring dumbbells to upper chest level, palms facing forward.

  • Elbows at 45 degrees to body, wrists straight.

  • Lift chest, core tight, feet flat on the floor.

  • No arching, keep lower back neutral.

Execution

  • Press the dumbbells up in a controlled manner until your arms are almost straight.

  • Move the dumbbells slightly toward each other without clashing at the top.

  • Hold briefly at the top, squeezing your upper chest.

  • Lower slowly until you feel a good stretch in your upper chest.

  • Breathing: Exhale when pressing, inhale when lowering.