Incline Bench Chest Press with Dumbbells
Set an adjustable bench at an incline angle between 30-45 degrees. Lie back on the bench and hold a dumbbell in each hand resting on top of your thighs.
Engage your core by pulling your belly button in towards your spine. This will help stabilize your body throughout the movement.
Lift the dumbbells one at a time so your arms are extended straight over your shoulders, palms facing forward. This is your starting position.
Bending at the elbows, lower the dumbbells down towards your chest in an arched motion. Go down as far as you can without touching your chest or compromising form.
Once you reach the bottom of your motion, push the dumbbells back up through the same path back to the starting position while engaging your chest muscles. Avoid locking out the elbows.
Squeeze your chest at the top of the movement and hold for a second. Make sure you do not shrug your shoulders up or lean your head forward.
Repeat for the recommended amount of reps and sets, breathing normally throughout the exercise. Make sure both arms move symmetrically.
