dumbbell incline breeding
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell incline breeding
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
Start with your arms fully extended, perpendicular to the ground.
Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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