Incline Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press

Body region

• Chest
• Arms
• Shoulders

Equipment

• Dumbbells
• Adjustable Bench

Technique

1. Set the bench to a low incline and sit with the dumbbells on your thighs.
2. Lie back and bring the dumbbells over your upper chest, palms facing each other.
3. Pull your shoulder blades together and plant your feet.
4. Lower the dumbbells beside your upper chest, elbows close to your body.
5. Press back up until your arms are straight over your shoulders.

Cues

• Keep the palms facing each other the whole time.
• Keep the elbows at about 30 degrees from your torso.

Common mistakes

• Clanking the dumbbells together at the top.
• Letting the elbows drift wide.
• Dropping the dumbbells to the floor instead of bringing them back to the thighs and setting them down.

Variations

• Decline Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press

Alternatives

• Dumbbell Bench Press
• Close-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
• Close-Grip Bench Press