Incline Dumbbell Press

Starting position

• Set the bench to 30–45°, bring the dumbbells into position with your knees.
• Shoulder blades together, chest slightly up.

Execution

• Lower the dumbbells beside the upper chest.
• Press up until the arms are almost straight.
• Breathe in on the way down, breathe out as you press.

Common mistakes

• Setting the bench too steep.
• Locking out the elbows and losing tension.
• Arching the back hard.