Pushcompound

DB INCLINE PRESS

Dumbbell press on an incline bench. Upper chest and anterior deltoid emphasis.

MOVEMENT GUIDE

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HOW TO PERFORM

  1. 1

    Set bench to 30–45 degree incline.

  2. 2

    Hold dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward.

  3. 3

    Press to full lockout.

  4. 4

    Lower under control to shoulder height.

THE STANDARD

Full range of motion. Full lockout at the top.

COACHING CUES

Full lockout at the topControl the descentElbows at 45 degrees

COMMON MISTAKES

  • Bench angle too steep.

  • Partial range of motion.

SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS

  • Flat dumbbell press.

  • Reduce weight.

300WOD APPLICATION

DB incline press is a Hoplite and Elite upper chest movement.

300WOD STANDARDS

Foundation
Hoplite✓
Elite✓
Spartan

EQUIPMENT

DumbbellBench

MUSCLES

Primary

ChestAnterior DeltoidsTriceps

Secondary

Side Deltoids
DB Incline Press — 300WOD Exercise Library