Incline Dumbbell Press Palms Together
Builds chest strength and pressing power, supporting upper-body pushing movements.
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At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: chest. Secondary: triceps, shoulders |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Chest |
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Strength · Press |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 10-12 reps |
| Estimated calories burned | ~6 kcal |
How to do it
- Step 1: Setup — Get into the starting position for Incline Dumbbell Press Palms Together.
- Step 2: Initiation — Engage your core and begin the movement with control.
- Step 3: Main movement — Complete the movement through its full range of motion.
- Step 4: End position — Reach the top/end of the movement with control.
- Step 5: Return — Slowly return to the starting position.
- Step 6: Breathing reminder — Exhale on exertion, inhale on return.
- Step 7: Safety note — Keep the movement controlled and stop if you feel sharp pain.
Equipment
- Dumbbells
Coaching tips
Benefits
Builds chest strength and pressing power, supporting upper-body pushing movements.
Common mistakes
Flaring the elbows too wide or arching the lower back to force the weight up.
Make it harder
Increase the dumbbell weight, or add a brief pause at the hardest point of the movement.
Make it easier
Use a lighter dumbbell or reduce the range of motion until form is solid.
Breathing
Exhale on exertion, inhale on release.
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