Dumbbell Press - Incline Inwards
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 8-12 Reps, 80 Wght
Beginner Chest Triceps Shoulders Strength Dumbbell Incline Bench Push Compound Gym
Purpose: This exercise is used to target the upper pecs muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.
Benefits: This exercise works the chest muscles with a focus on your upper pecs.
Lie on an incline bench, feet flat on the floor. Grasp the dumbbells with palms facing inwards (hammer grip) and push them above your head, elbows straight. This is your starting position. Lower the dumbbells slowly to your chest. Do not bounce them off your chest. Inhale during this movement. The dumbbells should be almost tucked into your armpits and your palms should be facing inwards. Push the dumbbells back to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Do not arch your back. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The chest is composed of the Pectoralis Major and the Pectoralis Minor. The Pec Major attaches to the upper arm and pulls the upper arm across the chest. The Pec Minor lies mostly underneath the Pec Major and draws the shoulder blade down and forward.
Step 1
While lying on an incline bench, grasp dumbbells, hammer grip. Push the dumbbells above your head, elbows straight.
Lie on an incline bench, feet flat on the floor. Grasp the dumbbells with palms facing inwards (hammer grip) and push them above your head, elbows straight. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Lower the dumbbells slowly to your chest.
Lower the dumbbells slowly to your chest. Do not bounce them off your chest. Inhale during this movement. The dumbbells should be almost tucked into your armpits and your palms should be facing inwards. Keep your feet on the floor and do not arch your back.
Step 3
Push the dumbbells back to the starting position.
Push the dumbbells back to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Do not arch your back. Hold the dumbbells with a hammer grip above your head, elbows straight.