Dumbbell Palms-In Incline Bench Press
The incline dumbbell press with the palms facing each other; the neutral grip tucks the elbows and spares the shoulders.
How to do it
Setup
Bench at 30–45°, bells at the shoulders, palms facing each other.
Steps
- Press both bells up over the upper chest, palms still facing.
- Keep the palms facing each other all the way.
- Lower to the shoulders with the elbows tucked.
Common mistakes
Palms turning forward mid-press: the neutral grip is the variant; hold it. Elbows flaring out: they track close to the ribs. Bells knocking together at the top: stop just short.
Breathing
Inhale down, exhale on the press.
