Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press
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Equipment
The Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press targets the upper chest and shoulders. By positioning the bench at an incline, it emphasizes the Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head. The neutral grip (hammer) also engages the triceps and forearms, providing a balanced strength and size development.
How to do it
- Set an adjustable bench at a 30-45 degree incline.
- Sit on the bench, hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, and rest them on your thighs.
- Lie back, bringing the dumbbells to shoulder height with palms facing each other.
- Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position with control.
Muscles worked
Primary Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
Secondary Brachialis Deltoid Anterior Triceps Brachii
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