The dumbell incline press

The dumbell incline press is a variation of the inclince barbell press. This is a great exercise to do if your lagging on the incline press or looking for something new to try:

Position for the dumbell incline press

1. While seated in an incline bench, grasp two dumbbells in an overhand grip.

2. Rest the dumbbells in an upright position on the edge of your knees.

3. Carefully lie on the incline bench, bringing the dumbbells to the sides of your torso at chest level. Make sure to bring the dumbbells up simultaneously. Feet should be planted firmly on the floor.

4. Slowly adjust the dumbbells with your arms fully extended at right angles to the floor. Press the weight up to the locked position. The dumbbells should be held directly over your chest area, slightly touching each other with palms facing forward.

Execution of the dumbell incline press

1. Slowly bend you arms and lower both dumbbells in a slow, controlled fashion to your chest. The dumbbells should be at the sides of your chest.

2. Lower the dumbbells to a position where you feel a comfortable stretch.

3. Slowly press the weight back up from the sides of your chest to the starting position. Do not bounce the weight from the chest. Keep you elbows out and away from the trunk of your body.

4. Keep the movement fluent, slow, and controlled.