Dumbbell Incline Close-Grip Press Variation
The incline press with one dumbbell squeezed between flat palms over the middle of the chest, the elbows tucked along the ribs; the close path gives the triceps a bigger share.
How to do it
Setup
Incline bench, one dumbbell pressed between flat palms over the middle of the chest, elbows in.
Steps
- Lower the bell to the middle of the chest, elbows brushing the ribs.
- Keep squeezing the palms into the handle.
- Press back up, finishing with the triceps.
Common mistakes
Elbows flaring as the bell comes down: the tuck is the variant. Bell rolling toward the face: keep it over the chest. Palms easing off the handle: squeeze it the whole set.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale pressing.
