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Incline Dumbbell Chest Press

An incline dumbbell press emphasizing the upper chest and shoulders with full back support.

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How to dose it

Sets: 3
Reps: 8–10
Intensity: RPE 6–7
Rest: 90 s

Bone load

Spine

Hip

Wrist

Equipment

dumbbellbench

Set up

1Recline on an incline bench, dumbbells at the upper chest.

Do this

Press up and slightly together
Control the descent
Keep shoulder blades set

Avoid this

Flaring elbows
Losing shoulder-blade position

Safety

Good supported pressing variation.

Progress or regress

Make it easier

Dumbbell Chest Press

Make it harder

Incline Chest Press — Variation

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