Facts:
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- Compound Exercise
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- Main muscle targeted – Upper Chest, Shoulders
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- Helper muscles – Triceps
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Male | Female
Method:
Pick up the dumbbells and sit on the incline bench facing up. Rest the weights on your thighs while you find a comfortable position. Lift the dumbbells up and beside your shoulders, with your palms facing towards your feet and your elbows away from your sides. Press them upwards until your elbows are straight, and your hands are directly above your shoulders. Lower the dumbbells until your elbows are just below your shoulder. Keep in control.Why it’s good:
The lower pecs are usually easy to develop, but for a good chest, the upper pecs need attention too. This targets them and gives men a more chiseled chest, and women a firmer, more smoothe décolletage.What to watch out for:
If you’re struggling, get a spotter. All bench press exercises can be dangerous if you find yourself stuck under a bar, or hit in the face with a dumbbell. If it’s a heavy weight, get a spotter mate.Snapshot:
