Incline dumbbell bench press

A chest exercise with dumbbells, incline bench. The technique in 6 steps and the muscles it works.

ChestShouldersTricepsDumbbellsIncline bench
Movement demonstration
On this page
  1. 1How to do it
  2. 2Muscles worked
  3. 3Alternatives
  4. 4Related exercises

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.

  2. 2

    Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed firmly against the bench.

  3. 3

    Hold a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing forward, and lift them to shoulder height.

  4. 4

    Slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.

  5. 5

    Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary
Chest
Secondary
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbells, Incline bench

Alternatives

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