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Dumbbell Incline Single-Arm Press

Build chest strength & stability! Isolate each side with the Dumbbell Incline Single-Arm Press. A great addition to any upper body workout.

Ms. Grey Smith
Ms. Grey Smith
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Required Equipment

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Dumbbells
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Incline Bench

Muscle Groups

Primary

Secondary

Instructions

1. Set up an incline bench at about a 45-degree angle.

2. Sit down on the bench with a dumbbell in one hand using a neutral grip (palm facing inward).

3. Press your back and glutes against the bench and keep your feet firmly planted on the ground.

4. Press the dumbbell up above your shoulder until your arm is nearly fully extended but not locked.

5. Lower the weight in a controlled manner to the starting position, bringing the dumbbell close to your chest without letting it rest or bounce off your body.

6. Perform the desired number of repetitions with one arm before switching to the other arm.

7. Keep your core tight and engage your chest muscles throughout the movement. Avoid using momentum to press the weight.

8. Breathe out as you press the weight up and inhale as you bring it back down.

Make sure to choose a weight that allows you to maintain proper form throughout the exercise and avoid using very heavy weights that could lead to injury, especially because this exercise requires balance and unilateral control.

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