Exercise technique

dumbbell incline palm-in press

The dumbbell incline palm-in press is a chest exercise performed on an incline bench with dumbbells, focusing on the upper pectorals while also engaging the shoulders and triceps. The palms face each other throughout the movement, which can reduce shoulder strain and emphasize the inner chest.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing each other.
  3. Plant your feet firmly on the ground and keep your back straight against the bench.
  4. Start with the dumbbells at shoulder level, elbows bent and palms facing each other.
  5. Press the dumbbells up and away from your body, extending your arms fully.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Triceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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