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Strength exercise

Low Incline Dumbbell Press

How to do it

  1. Set an adjustable bench to a low incline of approximately 15 degrees.
  2. Lie back holding dumbbells at chest level.
  3. Press the dumbbells up and together above your chest.
  4. Tuck your elbows slightly to protect your shoulders.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  6. The low angle targets upper chest with less shoulder involvement.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
TricepsMuscles located at the back of the upper arm, responsible for extending the elbow. All Triceps exercises
Anterior DeltoidFront portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder flexion and internal rotation. All Anterior Deltoid exercises

Related Chest exercises

Close-Grip Incline Barbell PressClose-Grip Smith Machine PressDeficit Push-UpLarsen PressSpoto PressBarbell Bench Press
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbells, Adjustable Bench
Primary muscles
Chest, Triceps, Anterior Deltoid
Measured in
Reps and weight