dumbbell incline hammer press
dumbbell incline hammer press is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
Step 2
Lie back on the bench and position the dumbbells at shoulder level with your palms facing each other.
Step 3
Press the dumbbells up and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
Step 4
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
Muscles & body parts
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
Primary body parts
Common mistakes & warnings
Form & control
Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.
Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.
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