Reviewed exercise · beginner

Incline Dumbbell Press

A primary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

dumbbells, bench

Typical range

6–15 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps

Set up

Set a moderate bench incline and bring the dumbbells safely into position.

Execute

Lower both dumbbells with the forearms stacked beneath them.

Press to a controlled finish before returning them to the thighs.

Coaching cues

• Stack wrists over elbows.
• Keep shoulder blades supported.

Common mistakes

• Dropping the dumbbells below a controlled range.
• Clanging the weights together overhead.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.