Incline Dumbbell Press Show Video Show All Exercises     Lie face up with bench at 25 to 30 degree angle. Place feet flat on floor to maintain lower back in a flat or neutral position (slight arch). Keep arms vertical and dumbbells directly over chest with wrists straight. Keep shoulder blades squeezed together (retracted) and maintain position throughout entire exercise. Throughout motion, shoulders form 90 degree angle to body. In a controlled motion, start lowering dumbbells in a triangular manner until upper arms are approximately parallel to floor. Dumbbells must remain over elbows. While maintaining the controlled motion, push dumbbells up to starting position without locking out elbows. Do not allow muscles to relax before next repetition. Here are a few suggested alternative exercises: Ball Band Chest Press Ball Dumbbell Chest Flys Ball Dumbbell Chest Press Ball Dumbbell Pullover Ball Incline Dumbbell Fly Ball Incline Dumbbell Press Ball Push Ups Band Chest Press Band Decline Chest Press Band Incline Chest Press Bench Press - Barbell Bench Press - Hammer Strength Cable Crossover Cable Pullover Chest Press - Hammer Strength Chest Press - Machine Decline Bench Press - Barbell Decline Dumbbell Fly Decline Dumbbell Press Flat Dumbbell Fly Flat Dumbbell Press Incline Dumbbell Fly Push Ups