Dumbbell Incline Palm In Press
Description
The dumbbell incline palm in press combines a neutral (hammer) grip with an incline bench. The palms-facing-each-other grip reduces shoulder strain while the incline angle targets the upper pec fibers. The combination is shoulder-friendly and effective for upper chest development.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Incline Palm In Press Instructions
- Set a bench to a 30 to 45 degree incline.
- Sit back with a dumbbell in each hand at chest level.
- Position the dumbbells with palms facing each other (hammer grip).
- Pull your shoulder blades back into the bench.
- Brace your core.
- Press the dumbbells straight up while keeping the neutral grip.
- Bring the dumbbells together at the top of the press.
- Lower the dumbbells back to chest level with control.
Dumbbell Incline Palm In Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell Incline Palm In Press Benefits
- Targets upper chest with neutral grip
- Reduces shoulder strain
- Strong tricep engagement
- Different stimulus than pronated incline press
- Useful variation for sensitive shoulders
- Builds upper chest size
Dumbbell Incline Palm In Press Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
- Triceps brachii
- Anterior deltoid
Dumbbell Incline Palm In Press Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
- Dumbbell Hammer Press
- Dumbbell Decline Hammer Press
- Neutral Grip Incline Press
- Dumbbell Standing One Arm Palm In Press
