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Incline Dumbbell Bench Press



Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Starting Position

  1. Grasp two dumbbells using an overhand grip while sitting at the high end of a incline bench.

  2. Rest the dumbbells in an upright position on the knees.

  3. Lie on a incline bench, simutaneously bringing the dumbbells do they are held at the sides of the torso with the chest level plane.

  4. Raise the dumbbells to a position of straight arm's length (do not lock elbows), with palms facing forward.

  5. At this point, the dumbbells are positioned directly over the chest in contact with each other.

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Exercise Technique

  • Slowly bend the arms and lower the dumbbells until they are at either side of your chest.

  • Dumbbells are lowered to a position where a comfortable but maximum stretch is achieved.

  • Raise the dumbbells from the sides of your chest to the original starting position.

  • Perform the desired number of repetitions while keeping the movement fluent, slow, and controlled.



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