Incline Bench Press With Dumbbells

General And Specifics

• the focus of this free weights exercise is set on the chest

Starting Position

• the back rest of the bench is set to 30 to 40 degrees
• pick up two dumbbells
• sit down onto the bench
• hold the dumbbells in shoulder-height
• push your back to the cushion
• do not bend the wrists

Correct Execution

• push up the weights above your upper chest
• do not fully stretch the elbows, otherwise they are strained too much
• avoid a hollow-back
• let the weights sink down again slowly
• repeat the dumbbell exercise several times