How to Do Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press

Dumbbell Incline One Arm 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 One Arm Press

  1. 01Set an adjustable bench to a 30 to 45 degree incline and sit with one dumbbell resting on the thigh.
  2. 02Kick the dumbbell up to shoulder height and lie back, extending the non-working arm out to the side for balance.
  3. 03Press the dumbbell vertically over the chest until the elbow reaches full extension.
  4. 04Lower the weight until the dumbbell is level with the upper chest, maintaining a 45 degree angle between the elbow and torso.
  5. 05Exhale as you drive the weight back to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline One Arm 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

Avoid rotating the torso toward the working side by pinning the opposite shoulder blade firmly into the bench throughout the set.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press work?

Dumbbell Incline One Arm 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 One Arm Press correctly?

Set an adjustable bench to a 30 to 45 degree incline and sit with one dumbbell resting on the thigh. Kick the dumbbell up to shoulder height and lie back, extending the non-working arm out to the side for balance. Press the dumbbell vertically over the chest until the elbow reaches full extension. Lower the weight until the dumbbell is level with the upper chest, maintaining a 45 degree angle between the elbow and torso. Exhale as you drive the weight back to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press?

Avoid rotating the torso toward the working side by pinning the opposite shoulder blade firmly into the bench throughout the set.

Is Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press?

Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press uses dumbbell.

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