Dumbbell Incline Chest Press
The dumbbell incline chest press is a good chest exercise because is uses dumbbells and because of it’s angle. The dumbbells are harder to manage than a barbell or machine, so it forces you to work harder and use more muscle than the other chest presses. The change in angle places more emphasis on the upper pec muscles. Although the entire muscle is working, the fibers on the upper portion are forced to do more work.
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Muscles Used
The primary mover is the pectoralis major, the front deltoids and the triceps muscles.
Description
- Holding dumbbells, lie back on an incline bench
- Start with your arms nearly fully extended. The dumbbells should be straight up from your shoulders toward the ceiling.
- Inhale as you lower the weights to just outside your shoulders. Don’t go so low that your shoulders are strained.
- Exhale as you push the weights back to the starting position.
- Repeat until fatigued.
Alternative/Similar Exercises
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