Incline Dumbbell Press

Benefits

• Bigger range of motion than a barbell
• Each side works on its own, fixing imbalances

How to do it

1. Bench at 30°
2. Lower until you feel a stretch in the chest
3. Press up in a slight arc, dumbbells close at the top

Common mistakes

• Dropping the dumbbells too fast at the bottom
• Clanging the dumbbells at the top

Starting prescription

Safety and limitations

• Shoulder · Avoid
  Avoid with a severe or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Shoulder · Modify
  With a moderate shoulder limitation: lighter load, shorter range, stop if it hurts.

Health & safety

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