Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Muscles Worked

Primary

Chest

Quick Cues

1

Set bench to 30-45 degrees

2

Squeeze at the top

3

Full stretch at the bottom

4

Keep shoulders back

Equipment Needed

DumbbellsIncline Bench

Common Mistakes

Setting the incline too steep

Not controlling the lowering phase

Pressing the dumbbells too far forward over the face

Pro Tips

Set the bench to 30 degrees for upper chest emphasis with less shoulder strain

Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, not your shoulders

Press up and slightly inward for a full contraction

Your Progress

Variations

Flat Dumbbell Press

Incline Barbell Press

Incline Dumbbell Flyes