Dumbbell palms in incline bench press

Dumbbell palms in incline bench press

The dumbbell palms in incline bench press is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench with dumbbells, using a palms-in grip to keep the elbows close to the body, which increases triceps activation.

The dumbbell palms in incline bench press is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench with dumbbells, using a palms-in grip to keep the elbows close to the body, which increases triceps activation.

The dumbbell palms in incline bench press is a strength exercise targeting the triceps, with secondary emphasis on the chest and shoulders. It is performed on an incline bench with dumbbells, using a palms-in grip to keep the elbows close to the body, which increases triceps activation.

How to Do the Dumbbell palms in incline bench press

How to Do the Dumbbell palms in incline bench press

How to Do the Dumbbell palms in incline bench press

Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle. Sit on the bench with your back against the backrest and feet flat on the ground. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing inwards. Extend your arms straight up above your chest, keeping a slight bend in your elbows. Lower the dumbbells slowly towards your shoulders, keeping your elbows close to your body. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then press the dumbbells back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Triceps

Triceps

Secondary Muscles

chest, shoulders

Equipment

Dumbbell

Body Part

Upper arms

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