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Incline Bench Dumbbell Press

Exercise Tips

Perform exercise with a spotter
You should explode upwards and then come down slow
Make sure your arms are moving at the same pace
Do not come down too low during your reps

Incline Bench Dumbbell Press

This exercise targets your upper and middle chest and provides a low cardio benefit.

Muscle Group

Pectoralis Major (Upper/Middle Chest)

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Incline Bench, Dumbbells

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Lie on the incline bench, face up with your knees bent, feet on the platform. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip. Hold the dummbbells to the sides of your chest so your upper arms are parallel to the floor. Your hands should be directly above your elbows so each arm forms a 90 degree angle.

1 Exhaling, bring your hands up and towards each other in an explosive manner until your arms all fully extended over your chest and the dumbbells are touching.
2 Hold for a one count, then inhale and slowly lower your arms back down to starting position.
3 Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Incline Bench Dumbbell Press

Exercise Tips

Incline Bench Dumbbell Press

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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