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How to do Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press

The dumbbell incline one arm press is a unilateral chest exercise performed on an incline bench, targeting the upper pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. It requires balance and coordination due to the single-arm movement.

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

How to do Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press, step by step

  1. Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in one hand, resting on your thigh.
  2. Lie back on the bench and position the dumbbell at shoulder level, palm facing forward.
  3. Press the dumbbell upward and slightly inward, extending your arm fully.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch to the other arm.

Muscles worked

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

Track Dumbbell Incline One Arm Press in SPLYT

Dumbbell Incline One Arm 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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