Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press
Expert Advice
Keep your feet planted and drive through your heels to maintain stability and generate power from your lower body.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
- Press the dumbbells up over your chest until your arms are extended.
- Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
- Press the dumbbells back up to the starting position, squeezing your chest at the top.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press primarily targets the Chest, with Strength mechanics using Dumbbell. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Chest60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Dumbbell
Special Bench
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press work?
Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press primarily targets the Chest. Secondary muscles involved include Shoulders, Triceps. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Dumbbell.
How many sets and reps should I do for Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press suitable for beginners?
Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
