How to Do Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press

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

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Dumbbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press

  1. 01Lie on a bench set to a 45 degree incline with a dumbbell in each hand held at shoulder height.
  2. 02Press both dumbbells toward the ceiling until the elbows are locked out.
  3. 03Lower one dumbbell toward the upper chest while keeping the other arm fully extended over the shoulder.
  4. 04Press the weight back to the start position before repeating the sequence with the opposite arm.
  5. 05Maintain a steady inhalation on the descent and sharp exhalation on the drive.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press

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

Prevent the non-working dumbbell from resting at the shoulder by maintaining a slight active tension in the chest at the bottom of the range.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press work?

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

How do you do Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press correctly?

Lie on a bench set to a 45 degree incline with a dumbbell in each hand held at shoulder height. Press both dumbbells toward the ceiling until the elbows are locked out. Lower one dumbbell toward the upper chest while keeping the other arm fully extended over the shoulder. Press the weight back to the start position before repeating the sequence with the opposite arm. Maintain a steady inhalation on the descent and sharp exhalation on the drive.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press?

Prevent the non-working dumbbell from resting at the shoulder by maintaining a slight active tension in the chest at the bottom of the range.

Is Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press?

Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press uses dumbbell.

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