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Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

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Muscles worked

High load
Chest
Medium load
Delts · Front and Triceps

Primary muscles

How to do it

Lie on incline bench holding dumbbells. Lower dumbbells to upper chest. Press dumbbells upward until arms are extended. Repeat.

Form cues

  • Control dumbbells down
  • Lower dumbbells to upper chest
  • Press dumbbells up and together
  • Keep wrists neutral

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

ShoulderElbowWrist

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.