dumbbell incline hammer press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell incline hammer press
Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Lie back on the bench and position the dumbbells at shoulder level with your palms facing each other.
Press the dumbbells up and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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