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dumbbell horizontal push Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ shoulder safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Primary Muscles: upper chest, chest
Secondary Stabilisers: anterior deltoid, triceps
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Set the adjustable bench between 30 and 45 degrees.
- Keep your shoulder blades pinned back and chest proud throughout the set.
- Lower the dumbbells with forearms vertical until a deep stretch is felt in the upper chest.
- Drive the weights up until arms are extended above the shoulders.