Dumbbell Incline Close-grip Press Variation
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
With your feet firmly planted on the ground, push the dumbbells up until your arms are fully extended, but do not lock your elbows. This is your starting position.
Slowly lower the dumbbells towards your chest, keeping your elbows close to your body and the dumbbells close together.
Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position, squeezing your chest muscles as you do so.
Repeat this movement for your desired number of repetitions, ensuring to maintain control of the dumbbells throughout the exercise.
Pro Tip
Grip and Elbow Alignment: Hold the dumbbells with a close grip, palms facing each other. This grip will target your triceps and the inner chest muscles. When lowering the weights, ensure your elbows are close to your body and not flared out. Flaring your elbows out can put undue stress on your shoulders and may lead to injury. Controlled Movement: Lower the dumbbells slowly and in a controlled manner until they are about chest level. Then, push them back up to the starting position without locking out your elbows. Avoid the common mistake of dropping the weights too quickly or bouncing them off your chest. Full Range of Motion: Make sure to