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Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

The Dumbbell Incline Bench Press strengthens the upper chest, arms, and shoulders. This exercise, with a wider range of motion than a regular bench press, is great for enhancing upper body strength and muscle mass.

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Dumbbell Incline Bench Press instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Sit on an incline bench, holding one dumbbell in each hand and supporting their weight with your thighs.

2

Lie back onto the bench, keeping your feet flat on the floor and your chest up.

3

Start with the dumbbells at shoulder width, elbows at 90 degrees.

4

Push the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended, but don't lock your elbows.

5

Lower the weights back down slowly to your shoulders and repeat for the desired number of reps.

Sit on an incline bench, holding one dumbbell in each hand and supporting their weight with your thighs.

Lie back onto the bench, keeping your feet flat on the floor and your chest up.

Start with the dumbbells at shoulder width, elbows at 90 degrees.

Push the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended, but don't lock your elbows.

Lower the weights back down slowly to your shoulders and repeat for the desired number of reps.

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