Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) demonstration

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

Learn how to do the Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) with proper form, setup, and execution.

This dumbbell movement primarily targets chest, including upper chest, lower chest.

How to Perform Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell)

  1. 1

    Set an adjustable bench to a 30 to 45 degree incline and grab a pair of dumbbells.

  2. 2

    Sit on the bench and rest the dumbbells on your thighs, then lie back and bring them to your sides at chest level.

  3. 3

    Your feet should be flat on the floor and your back firmly pressed against the pad.

  4. 4

    Bring your shoulders back, engage your abs, and take a breath.

  5. 5

    Press the dumbbells straight up until your arms are fully extended, squeezing your chest at the top and exhale.

  6. 6

    Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position and breathe in.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Training Guidelines

The targets below are general guidelines. Adjust volume and intensity based on your experience, recovery, and goals. If you track effort, aim for most working sets around RPE 7–9.

GoalSetsRepsRest
Strength3-54-62-3 min
Muscle Growth3-48-1260-90 sec
Endurance2-315-2030-60 sec
Beginner2-310-1560-90 sec

Want to pair movements efficiently? Try grouping them as supersets.

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