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🏋️ Chest Intermediate

Incline Dumbbell Press

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4
Sets
12
Reps
Dumbbell
Equipment
6.80
Cal/min
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Primary
upper chest
Secondary
triceps,shoulders
1
Set the bench to a 30–45° incline, dumbbells at shoulder level, palms forward.
2
Feet flat on the floor, lower back maintaining its natural arch.
3
Press the dumbbells up and slightly inward until arms are extended.
4
Lower slowly to chest level, elbows at roughly 45° from your body.
5
Don't let the dumbbells drift too far back — control the full range.
What muscles does Incline Dumbbell Press work?
Incline Dumbbell Press primarily targets the upper chest, with the triceps,shoulders working as secondary muscles.
How many sets and reps of Incline Dumbbell Press should I do?
A typical starting point is 4 sets of 12 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.
What equipment do I need for Incline Dumbbell Press?
Incline Dumbbell Press requires a dumbbell.

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