Dumbbell Incline Twist Press
Description
The dumbbell incline twist press performs a dumbbell incline press while rotating the wrists — starting with palms facing each other at the bottom and rotating to palms forward at lockout. The incline angle targets the upper chest while the rotation adds extra fiber recruitment.
Equipment Required
Dumbbell Incline Twist Press Instructions
- Set an incline bench to 30 to 45 degrees. Lie back with dumbbells at your shoulders, palms facing each other.
- Press the dumbbells up. As they rise, rotate your wrists so palms face forward at the top.
- Lock out with palms forward.
- Lower back down, rotating back to palms-facing-each-other at the bottom.
- Maintain smooth rotation throughout each rep.
- Use moderate weight. Aim for 10 to 12 reps.
- The rotation hits additional chest fibers through the range.
- Incline angle emphasizes upper chest.
Dumbbell Incline Twist Press Form & Visual
Dumbbell Incline Twist Press Benefits
- Incline targets upper chest
- Rotation recruits additional fibers
- Joint-friendly bottom position
- Builds upper chest size
- Unique pressing stimulus
- Develops wrist control
Dumbbell Incline Twist Press Muscles Worked
- Pectoralis major (clavicular)
- Anterior deltoid
- Triceps brachii
- Serratus anterior
Dumbbell Incline Twist Press Variations & Alternatives
- Dumbbell Incline Press
- DB Twisting Bench Press (flat)
- Dumbbell Arnold Press
- Incline DB Neutral Press
- DB Incline Squeeze Press
