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How to do Hammer Grip Incline DB Bench Press

Primary muscle: Chest · Secondary: Shoulders, Triceps

ChestBeginnerDumbbellCompound
Hammer Grip Incline DB Bench Press start and end positionHammer Grip Incline DB Bench Press start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline and lean back with the dumbbells
  2. Hold the dumbbells at shoulder level with palms facing each other
  3. Keep your chest proud and press the dumbbells up over your upper chest
  4. Squeeze briefly at the top without locking out your elbows
  5. Lower under control back to the starting depth

Coaching tip

Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline; the neutral grip spares the shoulder joint while targeting the upper chest.

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