Exercise Guide
Incline Dumbbell Press: Do the dumbbells move outside your elbows?
Keep your wrists directly above your elbows as you press up, so the dumbbells do not move outside your elbows.
How to fix it
- Keep your back on the bench and both feet on the floor.
- Keep your wrists directly above your elbows.
- Slowly lower the dumbbells, then press them up.
Caution Do not bounce at the bottom.
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Should the dumbbells touch your chest?
Sources differ. Some suggest letting them lightly touch your chest. Others suggest stopping just before they touch. Either way, do not bounce at the bottom.
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Sources
- NSCA, Basics of Strength and Conditioning
- Western Illinois University, NSCA Lifting Proficiencies · Incline Dumbbell Bench Press (and Barbell Version)
- Rodríguez-Ridao D et al., International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (2020)
- Luczak J et al., Journal of Sports Medicine (2013)
- ACE, Exercise Library · Incline Chest Press
- ExRx.net, Dumbbell Incline Bench Press
- NASM, Exercise Library · Two-Arm Incline Dumbbell Chest Press
- U.S. Army, ATP 7-22.02 Holistic Health and Fitness Drills and Exercises
This article is based on our analysis of public content from evidence-based training experts in Korea and abroad. It is not a substitute for medical advice.