dumbbell incline palm-in press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with dumbbell.
How to do dumbbell incline palm-in press
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
Plant your feet firmly on the ground and keep your back straight against the bench.
Start with the dumbbells at shoulder level, elbows bent and palms facing each other.
Press the dumbbells up and away from your body, extending your arms fully.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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