Incline Close Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
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The incline close-grip dumbbell bench press targets your upper chest and triceps. The narrow grip boosts triceps work and helps build upper body thickness.
How to Incline Close Grip Dumbbell Bench Press
Starting Position
1. Lie back on an incline bench with your back supported, holding a dumbbell in each hand, and prepare to sit up before slowly lying back down.
2. Raise the dumbbells above your chest and bring them together closer than shoulder width.
3. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your palms facing each other.
Proper Form
1. Slowly lower the dumbbell towards your upper chest while bending your elbows.
2. When the dumbbell is close to your chest, pause for a moment and feel the tension in your chest and triceps.
3. Push the dumbbell up with the strength of your upper chest and triceps to return to the starting position.
4. Do not fully lock your elbows; keep them slightly bent to maintain tension.
Breathing Technique
Inhale when lowering the dumbbell, and exhale when pushing the dumbbell up.
Precautions
1. Excessive weight can put strain on your elbows and wrists, so be careful.
2. Keep your elbows close to your body to prevent them from flaring out excessively.
3. Maintain a consistent path to prevent the dumbbells from colliding and shaking.
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