Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press demonstration
Equipmentdumbbell
Difficultyintermediate
pectoralschest

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press

The dumbbell incline hammer press is a chest exercise performed on an incline bench using dumbbells, with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). It targets the upper chest (pectorals) and also works the shoulders and triceps.

Step-by-Step Form & Technique

  1. 1.Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. 2.Lie back on the bench and position the dumbbells at shoulder level with your palms facing each other.
  3. 3.Press the dumbbells up and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
  4. 4.Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. 5.Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary Muscles

shoulderstriceps

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