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Incline Dumbbell Press

30–45° incline biases the clavicular fibers. Dumbbells allow a deeper stretch.

BeginnerDumbbells + bench3–4 × 8–12
Incline Dumbbell Press demonstration thumbnail — How To PROPERLY Dumbbell Incline Press
Upper chestDumbbells + bench

Incline Dumbbell Press

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How to do the Incline Dumbbell Press

  1. 1Wrists stacked over elbows
  2. 2Elbows ~60° from torso
  3. 3Squeeze at the top

Benefits of the Incline Dumbbell Press

  • Builds strength and size in the upper chest through a deep, loaded stretch
  • Also trains front delts, triceps as supporting movers
  • Trains each side independently, exposing and fixing left-right imbalances
  • Low skill demand — safe to learn early and useful for high-rep volume

Sources

Educational information only — not medical advice. Exercise technique, sets and reps are general guidance and may need adjusting for your experience, equipment and health history. Talk to a qualified clinician before starting or changing a training program if you have an injury or medical condition.

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  2. 2Schoenfeld, Ogborn & Krieger (2017) — Dose-response of resistance training volume on hypertrophyJournal of Sports Sciences
  3. 3ACSM position stand (2009) — Progression models in resistance training for healthy adultsMedicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
  4. 4Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd editionU.S. Department of Health and Human Services