- Begin by sitting on the end of an incline bench with two dumbbells by your knees
- Lie back until your back is flat on the bench, keeping your arms bent
![Incline Dumbbell Bench Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/incline-dumbbell-bench-press/icons/incline-dumbbell-bench-press-icon-128.png)
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press How To
Why do it?
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press works the upper chest with heavy weight without having the risk of getting trapped under a heavy barbell. It also allows you to work each arm separately to prevent imbalances and has good crossover other horizontal/vertical pressing movements.
Form Check
Instructions
![Incline Dumbbell Bench Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/incline-dumbbell-bench-press/howto/incline-dumbbell-bench-press-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Press the dumbbells up until your arms are vertical
![Incline Dumbbell Bench Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/incline-dumbbell-bench-press/howto/incline-dumbbell-bench-press-howto-2-800.jpg)
- Lower the dumbbells until the handles are at chest height and repeat
![Incline Dumbbell Bench Press](https://static.strengthlevel.com/images/exercises/incline-dumbbell-bench-press/howto/incline-dumbbell-bench-press-howto-1-800.jpg)
- Release the dumbbells slowly to the floor before standing up