# Incline Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Press

URL: https://heatsy.app/ex/incline-neutral-dumbbell-bench-press

Also known as: Incline Hammer-Grip Dumbbell Press, Incline Dumbbell Palm Bench Press, Incline Neutral-Grip DB Press

Variation of: [Neutral-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/neutral-grip-dumbbell-bench-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](https://heatsy.app/ex/decline-neutral-dumbbell-bench-press)

## Alternatives

- [Dumbbell Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/dumbbell-bench-press)
- [Close-Grip Dumbbell Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/close-grip-dumbbell-bench-press)
- [Close-Grip Bench Press](https://heatsy.app/ex/close-grip-bench-press)