Incline dumbbell press
- Movement pattern:
- Horizontal push
- Equipment:
- Dumbbells
- Level:
- Intermediate
- Primary muscle:
- Chest
- Also works:
- Deltoids, Triceps
Technique
Bench at 30–45°. Press over the upper chest, lower to a light stretch, elbows at 45–60°.
Common mistakes
Bench too steep — turns into a shoulder press.
Easier option: Dumbbell floor press
Harder option: Dumbbell overhead press, Arnold press, Barbell overhead press, Seated barbell overhead press, Landmine press, One-arm kettlebell overhead press, Kettlebell push press, Bottoms-up kettlebell press
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