Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Incline Dumbbell Press, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Upper pectoralis major |
| Also | Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii |
Setup
Use a moderate incline so the front delts do not take over the movement.
How to do it well
- Set the bench to 30 degrees
- Press up and slightly inward
- Control the eccentric
Common mistakes
- Excessive incline angle
- Bouncing at the bottom
Free programs with Incline Dumbbell Press
- Dumbbells Only (3 day)
- Full Body (3 day)
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
Similar exercises
- Incline Dumbbell Fly
- Incline Barbell Bench Press
- Incline Cable Chest Press
- Incline Cable Fly
- Incline Machine Chest Press
- Landmine Press
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.