This exercise involves lying on an incline bench and lifting dumbbells from a starting position at the sides of the chest to a position above the head. It primarily targets the shoulders and can help improve upper body strength and posture.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Targets the upper chest muscles, specifically the clavicular head of the pectoralis major
- Helps to improve overall chest definition and shape
- Can help to improve shoulder stability and strength
- Allows for a greater range of motion compared to traditional flat bench exercises
- Can be easily modified by adjusting the angle of the bench or using different weights
How to perform
- Start by lying on an incline bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground and your back flat against the bench.
- Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your palms facing each other and your arms extended straight up towards the ceiling.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells down towards your chest, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Anterior Deltoid
Primary
Chest
Primary
Triceps
Primary