Target Muscle

    Chest

    Equipment

    Dumbbell

    Difficulty

    Intermediate

    Category

    Strength

    Dumbbell Incline Alternate Press

    The dumbbell incline alternate press is a chest exercise performed on an incline bench, pressing dumbbells alternately to target the upper chest, shoulders, and tricep.

    Also Works

    ShouldersTriceps

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in each hand, resting on your thighs.

    2. 2

      Lean back on the bench and use your thighs to help raise the dumbbells to shoulder height, palms facing forward.

    3. 3

      Once at shoulder height, rotate your wrists so that the palms of your hands are facing forward.

    4. 4

      Push the dumbbells up with your chest and shoulders, extending your arms fully.

    5. 5

      Lower the dumbbells back down to the starting position, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, alternating arms.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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