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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
pectorals
Secondary muscles
shoulderstriceps
Primary body parts
chest
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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