Incline Dumbbell Press


Incline Dumbbell Press

Incline Dumbbell Press

  • Sit on an incline bench set at approximately a 30-45 degree angle. Place your feet flat on the floor; spread your legs slightly to maintain good balance. The hips, shoulders and head should be in alignment and touching the bench.

  • Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a pronated (overhand) grip. The palms should face in the same direction as you're looking - directly ahead - during the entire movement.

  • Bring the dumbbells to shoulder level with your hands just outside your shoulders

  • When ready, inhale and hold your breath as you press (push) the dumbbells upward and inward. Keep your elbows out to your sides, in the same plane as your shoulders.

  • Exhale as you pass the most difficult part of the up-phase, when your arms become fully extended.

  • Pause in the overhead position. Inhale and hold your breath as you lower the dumbbells to your shoulders.

  • When the dumbbells reach the bottom position, again press them upward until your arms are fully extended. Pause, then repeat the exercise.

  • To increase intensity, press the dumbbells close together (but not touching) in the overhead position.

  • Work at a moderate speed, keeping the weights under control at all times.

  • Do single-arm incline presses for variety and a greater range of motion, raising the dumbbell as high as possible so your shoulder leaves the bench slightly when performing the incline dumbbell press.

Subscribe to our Newsletter

FREE Bodybuilding Tips and Advice

Name

Email

Get your Bodybuilding Supplements at discounted price

More Chest Muscle Training Program

Copyright 101 BodyBuilding All rights Reserved. Sitemap

All Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contact Us | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy