Exercise library
Chest
Incline Dumbbell Press
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline and hold a dumbbell in each hand at the upper chest. Press the dumbbells overhead until the arms extend, then lower under control. The incline emphasizes the upper chest and front delts.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Decline Dumbbell FlyeDumbbellHorizontal push
- Decline Dumbbell PressDumbbellHorizontal push
- Dumbbell Bench PressDumbbellHorizontal push
- Dumbbell FlyeDumbbellHorizontal push
- Incline Dumbbell FlyeDumbbellHorizontal push
- Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench PressDumbbellHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: