What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press work?

The Dumbbell Incline Bench Press mainly works the chest, front delts and triceps.

How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press?

Archer Push-Up, Band Chest Press, Band Incline Chest Press and Barbell Floor Press work the same main muscle.

Dumbbell Incline Bench Press

On a 30-degree incline, press the dumbbells up and together while controlling the upper-chest stretch.

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Muscles worked: Chest, Front delts, Triceps
Equipment: Dumbbell
Movement: Push

Sets and reps

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the chest, for when the dumbbell is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press work?: The Dumbbell Incline Bench Press mainly works the chest, front delts and triceps.
What equipment do you need for the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press?: A dumbbell.
How many sets and reps of the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press?: For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.
What can I do instead of the Dumbbell Incline Bench Press?: Archer Push-Up, Band Chest Press, Band Incline Chest Press and Barbell Floor Press work the same main muscle.

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