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Incline Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press

Start
Finish
Main muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders, Triceps
Difficulty
Beginner
Movement
Horizontal push · Multi-joint

Equipment

  • Dumbbells
  • Weight bench

How to do it

  1. Sit on an incline bench with the dumbbells on your thighs, then lean back and bring them up to shoulder level.
  2. Turn your palms to face each other, with the dumbbells beside your upper chest.
  3. Press the dumbbells up until your arms are almost straight above your chest.
  4. Lower them slowly; when done, rest them back on your thighs before sitting up.

Beginner tip: Press up slowly in a straight line and keep the dumbbells steady.

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