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How to do Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press

The dumbbell incline hammer press is a chest exercise performed on an incline bench using dumbbells, with a neutral grip (palms facing each other). It targets the upper chest (pectorals) and also works the shoulders and triceps.

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Dumbbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press, step by 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.
  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.

Muscles worked

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Track Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press in SPLYT

Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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