How to Do Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press

Dumbbell Incline Palms Back 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 Palms Back Press

  1. 01Sit on an incline bench set at 30-45 degrees with dumbbells held at shoulder height, palms facing the face.
  2. 02Press the dumbbells upward in a slight arc until the arms are fully extended over the upper chest.
  3. 03Lower the weights until the dumbbells are level with the collarbones, keeping the elbows tucked toward the midline.
  4. 04Maintain firm contact between the shoulder blades and the bench throughout the entire set.
  5. 05Exhale on the upward press and inhale as the weights return to the starting position.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Dumbbell Incline Palms Back 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

If you feel pinching in the front of the shoulder, tuck the elbows closer to the ribcage to create more space in the joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press questions

What muscles does Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press work?

Dumbbell Incline Palms Back 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 Palms Back Press correctly?

Sit on an incline bench set at 30-45 degrees with dumbbells held at shoulder height, palms facing the face. Press the dumbbells upward in a slight arc until the arms are fully extended over the upper chest. Lower the weights until the dumbbells are level with the collarbones, keeping the elbows tucked toward the midline. Maintain firm contact between the shoulder blades and the bench throughout the entire set. Exhale on the upward press and inhale as the weights return to the starting position.

What is the A90 coach tip for Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press?

If you feel pinching in the front of the shoulder, tuck the elbows closer to the ribcage to create more space in the joint.

Is Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press?

Dumbbell Incline Palms Back Press uses dumbbell.

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