Incline DB Press

How to Perform

1. Set bench to 30-45 degrees
2. Press dumbbells from shoulder level to full extension
3. Lower with control, getting a deep stretch at the bottom
4. Keep elbows at roughly 45 degrees to your torso
5. Bring the dumbbells together at the top

Tips

• Set the bench to 30 degrees for upper chest emphasis — 45 degrees shifts too much work to the front delts
• No incline bench? Use a flat bench with a plate or foam roller under one end, or substitute low-to-high cable flys
• Use a 2-3 second lowering phase and a controlled press — avoid bouncing out of the bottom
• Don’t flare your elbows to 90 degrees — this is the most common mistake and overloads the shoulder joint
• Feel the stretch deep across your upper chest at the bottom and squeeze the pecs together as you press up

Essential Equipment

Equipment	Why You Need It	Our Pick	Review
Adjustable Dumbbells	Full range of weights in one space-saving unit	Powerblock Elite	Read Review
Adjustable Weight Bench	Must adjust to 30-45 degrees for incline pressing	Flybird Adjustable Bench	Read Review