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Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: dumbbell. Level: beginner.

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  • Equipmentdumbbell
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
pectorals, shoulders
Secondary muscles
triceps
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How to do it

  1. Set an incline bench to a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.
  2. Lie back on the bench and position the dumbbells at shoulder level with your palms facing each other.
  3. Press the dumbbells up and away from your body until your arms are fully extended.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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