Incline Dumbbell Press

Coached by Justin

Also called: Incline DB Press

Primary: chest
Secondary: shoulders · triceps
Equipment: dumbbell
Mechanic: compound
Force: push
Category: strength

Power (chest) — secondary PR for the upper shelf.

Execution

Bench around 30°. Press the dumbbells up and slightly together, control the stretch at the bottom without dumping into the shoulder. PR set first, then a back-off set of 10–12.

The cue that matters

Form does not change to get the number. A steeper bench or a bouncier bottom isn't a stronger upper chest — it's a different exercise.

Common mistake

Inclining so high it becomes a shoulder press; keep it on the chest.

Power Bodybuilding Bro Split — Day 1 (Chest).