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How to do Dumbbell Incline Palm-in Press

The dumbbell incline palm-in press is a chest exercise performed on an incline bench with dumbbells, focusing on the upper pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. The palms face each other throughout the movement, which can reduce shoulder strain and emphasize the inner chest.

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

How to do Dumbbell Incline Palm-in Press, step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
  3. Plant your feet firmly on the ground and keep your back straight against the bench.
  4. Start with the dumbbells at shoulder level, elbows bent and palms facing each other.
  5. Press the dumbbells up and away from your body, extending your arms fully.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

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

Track Dumbbell Incline Palm-in Press in SPLYT

Dumbbell Incline Palm-in 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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