How to perform the incline dumbbell press

  1. 1

    Use a moderate bench angle

  2. 2

    Set shoulder blades before pressing

  3. 3

    Keep forearms stacked

  4. 4

    Finish without clashing the dumbbells

Common mistakes

  • Setting the bench too steep
  • Letting elbows drift behind the body
  • Dropping quickly into the bottom

Alternatives

Incline barbell pressLow-incline machine pressFeet-elevated push-up