Chest · Beginner

Incline Dumbbell Press

A joint friendly upper chest builder with a longer range of motion than the bar.

How to perform it

1. 1Sit with the dumbbells on your thighs and kick them into position as you lie back.
2. 2Set the shoulder blades and start with the weights over the upper chest.
3. 3Lower until the elbows are just below torso level.
4. 4Press up and slightly inwards without clashing the bells.

Coaching notes

• Control the lowering for a full three seconds.
• Stop one rep short of failure when training alone.