dumbbell incline breeding
dumbbell incline breeding is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.
Steps
Step 1
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Step 2
Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
Step 3
Hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
Step 4
Start with your arms fully extended, perpendicular to the ground.
Step 5
Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Step 6
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up 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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