Chest
Incline dumbbell press: how to do it with good form
The incline dumbbell press trains the upper chest with more freedom of movement than the barbell version.
How to do it
- 1
Set the bench to 30–45 degrees and sit with a dumbbell on each thigh.
- 2
Lie back and bring the dumbbells up to shoulder height.
- 3
Press up until your arms are straight above your upper chest.
- 4
Lower with control until the dumbbells are level with your chest.
Common mistakes
- A bench that is too steep.
- Elbows flared straight out.
- Arching the back too much.
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