Dumbbell Incline Around the World
Description
This exercise involves lying on an incline bench and holding a dumbbell in each hand. The arms are then moved in a circular motion, starting from the chest and moving outwards and upwards, before returning to the starting position. This exercise targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Incline Around the World Instructions
- Start by lying on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand.
- Extend your arms straight up above your chest, with your palms facing each other.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells out to the sides, keeping your arms straight and your palms facing up.
- Continue lowering the dumbbells until they are level with your shoulders.
- Rotate your arms so that your palms are facing down, and continue lowering the dumbbells until they are level with your hips.
- Rotate your arms again so that your palms are facing each other, and lift the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Dumbbell Incline Around the World Form & Visual
Dumbbell Incline Around the World Benefits
- Targets multiple muscle groups including chest, shoulders, and triceps
- Improves upper body strength and endurance
- Increases range of motion in the shoulders
- Can be modified for different fitness levels by adjusting weight and reps
- Engages stabilizer muscles in the core and upper back
Dumbbell Incline Around the World Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major (upper and lower fibers)
- Anterior deltoids
- Triceps brachii
- Serratus anterior
Dumbbell Incline Around the World Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Incline Fly
- Dumbbell Incline Press
- Dumbbell Incline Bench Row
- Dumbbell Incline Curl
- Dumbbell Incline Tricep Extension