Incline Dumbbell Press
Step-by-step technique for Incline Dumbbell Press, an exercise for upper chest using dumbbells. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.
How to do it
- Set the bench to a 30–45 degree incline.
- Lie back with a dumbbell in each hand at upper-chest level.
- Press the dumbbells up until your arms are straight.
- Lower under control toward your upper chest.
Coach tip: Press the dumbbells slightly together at the top for extra squeeze.
Muscles worked
Primary: Upper Chest
Secondary: Front Delts, Triceps
Incline Dumbbell Press is a strength exercise that loads the upper chest using dumbbells. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.
At a glance
- Primary muscle
- Upper Chest
- Secondary
- Front Delts, Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbells
- Type
- Strength
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