ChestDumbbellbeginner
Incline dumbbell press
Secondary: Shoulders, Triceps
Strength
5–8
reps · long rest
Hypertrophy
8–12
reps · 60–90s rest
Endurance
12–15
reps · short rest
Form cues
- Bench at 15–30°. Shoulder blades set, wrists stacked.
- Lower until the elbows are below the bench line without pain.
- Press up and slightly together without clanging the bells.
Common mistakes
- Bench too steep
- Flaring elbows
- Shrugging the shoulders