Incline Dumbbell Press

Sit on an incline bench set to a 30-45 degree angle. Hold a dumbbell in each hand, resting them on your thighs. Lie back and bring the dumbbells to the sides of your chest with your palms facing forward.

1. Press the dumbbells straight up over your chest until your arms are fully extended, but not locked.
2. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position at the sides of your chest.
3. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions.

• Keep your feet firmly on the floor.
• Maintain a slight arch in your lower back, keeping your glutes on the bench.
• Keep your elbows tucked in slightly, not flared out at a 90-degree angle.
• Control the descent; don't let the weights crash down.

• Arching the back excessively to lift heavier weight.
• Bouncing the dumbbells off the chest.
• Flaring the elbows out too wide.
• Not using a full range of motion.