dumbbell incline bench press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell incline bench press
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed firmly against the bench.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward, and lift them to shoulder height.
Slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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