How to Do Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench

Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench is a chest exercise using bench and dumbbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Bench, Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench

  1. 01Position the bench at a 30 degree incline and sit with a dumbbell in each hand.
  2. 02Lie back and hold the dumbbells directly over the upper chest with palms facing your feet.
  3. 03Lower the dumbbells toward the armpits until you feel a stretch in the pectorals.
  4. 04Drive the dumbbells upward until the arms are straight, focusing on bringing the biceps toward each other.
  5. 05Maintain a slight arch in the lower back while keeping the glutes in contact with the bench pad.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the elbows do not flare out to 90 degrees to protect the shoulder joint capsule from excessive strain.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench work?

Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench correctly?

Position the bench at a 30 degree incline and sit with a dumbbell in each hand. Lie back and hold the dumbbells directly over the upper chest with palms facing your feet. Lower the dumbbells toward the armpits until you feel a stretch in the pectorals. Drive the dumbbells upward until the arms are straight, focusing on bringing the biceps toward each other. Maintain a slight arch in the lower back while keeping the glutes in contact with the bench pad.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench?

Ensure the elbows do not flare out to 90 degrees to protect the shoulder joint capsule from excessive strain.

Is Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench suitable for beginners?

Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench?

Dumbbell Chest Press Incline Bench uses bench and dumbbell.

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