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Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press
Muscles involved
The dumbbell incline hammer press uses a neutral grip on an incline. It targets the upper chest with less shoulder strain.
How to do it
- Lie on an incline bench set to a 30-45 degree angle, holding a dumbbell in each hand at the sides of your chest with palms facing each other (hammer grip).
- Press both dumbbells straight up towards the ceiling until your arms are fully extended.
- Pause at the top, squeezing your chest and triceps.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position at the sides of your chest.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your palms facing each other throughout the press. - Squeeze your chest at the top of the movement for a peak contraction. - Press the dumbbells up and slightly inward towards each other to increase chest activation. - Lower the dumbbells with control, stopping when you feel a stretch in your chest.
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IntermedioFrequently asked questions
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press: which muscles does it work?
Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major clavicular head.
What is Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press good for?
The dumbbell incline hammer press uses a neutral grip on an incline. It targets the upper chest with less shoulder strain.
How do you do Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press with proper form?
- Keep your palms facing each other throughout the press. - Squeeze your chest at the top of the movement for a peak contraction. - Press the dumbbells up and slightly inward towards each other to increase chest activation.
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