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Dumbbell Incline Bench Close Grip Press

Overview

The dumbbell incline bench close grip press is a combination of two variations of the dumbbell bench press: the incline bench press and the close grip press. This exercise primarily targets the upper chest and triceps muscles, providing an effective compound movement that engages multiple muscle groups.

Description

Let's get started by setting up an incline bench press. Then lie on the bench with your feet firmly on the floor. Grab your dumbbells and have them in line with your shoulders, with your elbows tucked into your side.

This is the starting position.

From here, press the dumbbells away from your chest. Once fully extended, start to lower the weights carefully back down to the starting position. Keep your elbows tucked in the entire movement. This is one repetition, now repeat for the desired amount.

If you have limited gripping ability try using the Active Hands Gripping Aids to make this exercise as safe as possible.

Benefits

  • Upper Chest Development: The exercise targets the upper portion of the chest (upper pectorals), helping to build strength and size in this area.
  • Triceps Emphasis: The close grip press places significant emphasis on the triceps, contributing to stronger and more defined arms.
  • Compound Movement: The combination of incline bench and close grip press engages multiple muscle groups, making it an efficient and effective compound exercise for the upper body.

Area focus

  • Shoulders
  • Arms
  • Chest
  • Push

Primary muscles

  • Triceps
  • Pectorals

Secondary muscles

  • Deltoids

Exercise type

Strength