Dumbbell incline palm-in press
The dumbbell incline palm-in press is an upper body exercise that primarily targets the pectoral muscles. By using a neutral grip, it reduces strain on the shoulders and emphasizes the upper chest. This exercise is performed on an incline bench, which shifts the focus to the upper part of the pectorals.
At a glance
- Area
- Chest
- Main muscle
- Pectorals
- Secondary muscles
- Serratus anterior
- Equipment
- Dumbbell
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your elbows close to your body to reduce shoulder strain.
- Press the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended but not locked.
- Maintain a neutral wrist position throughout the movement.
- Control the weight during the descent to maximize muscle engagement.
What to watch out for
- shoulder injuries
- severe wrist pain
- pectoralis major tear
Also known as
Distensioni su panca inclinata con manubri presa neutra, neutral grip incline dumbbell press, incline dumbbell press neutral grip