Dumbbell Incline Shoulders Press
Description
The dumbbell incline shoulder press is performed on a steep incline bench, around 60 to 75 degrees. The angle hits the front delts more directly than a standard incline press while reducing the lockout demand of a true overhead press. It builds the front shoulders with a different stimulus than either pure variation.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Incline Shoulders Press Instructions
- Set a bench to a steep incline angle, around 60 to 75 degrees.
- Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder level.
- Position the dumbbells with palms facing forward.
- Plant your feet and brace your core.
- Press the dumbbells straight up overhead until your arms are fully extended.
- Squeeze your shoulders at the top.
- Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder level with control.
- Maintain the steep angle throughout to keep tension on the front delts.
Dumbbell Incline Shoulders Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell Incline Shoulders Press Benefits
- Hybrid between incline press and shoulder press
- Hits front delts more than standard incline
- Steep angle reduces lockout demand
- Builds shoulder size with different stimulus
- Useful for hypertrophy training
- Easier on the lower back than standing press
Dumbbell Incline Shoulders Press Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Pectoralis major (clavicular head)
- Triceps brachii
- Lateral deltoid
Dumbbell Incline Shoulders Press Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Shoulder Press
- Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
- Standing Dumbbell Press
- Arnold Press
