Incline Horizontal Push · Dumbbells + incline bench
Incline Dumbbell Press
Primary muscles: Upper chest; triceps; front shoulders
Exercise data by RepDB (repdb.co)
Setup
- Set the bench to a low-to-moderate incline.
- Bring the dumbbells to shoulder/chest level with feet planted.
- Set your upper back against the bench.
How To Perform It
- Press upward and slightly inward without banging the dumbbells together.
- Lower slowly to a comfortable depth.
- Keep wrists stacked over forearms and repeat.
Key ASF Cue
“Use a modest incline - this is a chest press, not a vertical shoulder press.”
Common Mistakes
- Bench angle too steep.
- Elbows flaring excessively.
- Losing upper-back position as the load gets heavy.
Alternatives / Substitutions
Safety Note
Reduce the range or choose another press if the shoulder position is uncomfortable.