This exercise involves lying on an incline bench and using dumbbells to perform a chest press. It targets the upper chest muscles and can help improve overall chest strength and definition.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the upper chest muscles, helping to create a more defined and sculpted chest
- Engages the triceps and shoulders as secondary muscles, providing a full upper body workout
- Improves overall upper body strength and power
- Increases muscle endurance and stamina
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the weight or angle of the bench to accommodate different fitness levels and goals
- Helps to improve posture and reduce the risk of shoulder injuries
How to perform
- Start by lying on an incline bench with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed against the bench.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing forward and your arms extended above your chest.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Pause for a moment when the dumbbells are just above your chest.
- Push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Chest
Primary
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Triceps
Primary