Exercise technique

dumbbell incline one arm hammer press

The dumbbell incline one arm hammer press is a unilateral pressing exercise performed on an incline bench, targeting the triceps while also engaging the shoulders and chest. It requires coordination and stability due to the single-arm movement and the inclined position.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on an incline bench with a dumbbell in one hand, resting on your thigh.
  2. Lean back on the bench and use your thigh to help raise the dumbbell to shoulder height.
  3. Rotate your wrist so that your palm is facing inward, towards your body.
  4. Press the dumbbell up and away from your body, extending your arm fully.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the dumbbell back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch arms.

Which other muscles are involved?

Shoulders, Chest.

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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