Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press
Step by step
How to perform
- Next, lift the dumbbells one at a time so you can hold them out at shoulder width, with your elbows at a 90 degree angle.
- Now, push the dumbbells up using your chest muscles, while keeping the palms of your hands facing each other.
- After reaching the top, pause for a moment and then slowly lower the weights back down to the starting position.
- Repeat this movement for the desired amount of repetitions, ensuring to maintain the same slow, controlled motion throughout.
Overview
About this exercise
The Dumbbell Incline Hammer Press is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging the core. It's suitable for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be easily adapted to different fitness levels by adjusting the weight used. People may choose to incorporate this exercise into their routine to improve upper body strength, enhance muscle definition, and boost overall athletic performance.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the dumbbells with a neutral grip (palms facing each other), hence the term "hammer". This grip helps to engage different muscles than a traditional press and can help to prevent shoulder injuries that can come from over rotation.
Lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest in a controlled manner, keeping the dumbbells parallel to each other. Then, press them back up without locking your elbows at the top. Avoid dropping the weights quickly or using momentum to lift, as this can lead to muscle strain or injury.
It's important to breathe correctly during this exercise.
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