Dumbbell Press - Incline Feet Up

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 on a bench in front of you. Grasp the dumbbells 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. 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.