Using an excessive bench angle.
ChestIncline Dumbbell Press
A moderate bench angle targets the upper chest without turning the movement into a shoulder press.
Execution
Technique, step by step.
- 01
Set the bench to a moderate incline.
- 02
Stabilize your shoulder blades.
- 03
Lower the dumbbells to either side of your upper chest.
- 04
Press without banging the dumbbells together at the top.
Avoid these
Mistakes that reduce effectiveness.
Shrugging the shoulders.
Losing control at the bottom.
Adapt the movement
A variation for every level.
Regression
Reduce the incline and the load.
Incline Dumbbell Press
Emphasizes the upper chest and shoulders.
Progression
Use a 3-1-1 tempo.
Put it into practice
Workouts that use this exercise.
Same muscle group
