Beginner
Incline dumbbell press
A press on a bench set to an incline, aimed at the upper chest.
- Works
- Upper chest, Front shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbells + Bench
How to do it
- 1Set the bench to 30–45 degrees. Sit with a dumbbell on each thigh, then lie back and bring them to your chest.
- 2Press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight over your upper chest.
- 3Lower them slowly to the sides of your upper chest.
- 4Press back up, bringing them slightly together at the top.
Coach's tips
- Keep the incline at 30–45 degrees. Steeper turns it into a shoulder press.
Dumbbells + Bench taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.