Incline Dumbbell Press

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The incline dumbbell press is a dumbbell exercise for the upper chest (chest). In RepFuel you log it as weight × reps, with last session's numbers shown beside every set so you know what to beat.

Incline Dumbbell Press illustration

How to progress

  • • Pick a rep range (say 8–12) and a weight you can do with good form.
  • • Add reps each session until every set hits the top of the range, then add the smallest weight jump and start again.
  • • Leave a rep or two in the tank on most sets; stop any set if form breaks down or something hurts.

Similar exercises for the upper chest

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Chest exercises with other equipment

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Programs with the incline dumbbell press

Beginner Full Body

Beginner · 3 days a week

Dumbbells Only

Beginner · 3 days a week

Upper/Lower

Intermediate · 4 days a week

Push/Pull/Legs ×2

Intermediate · 6 days a week

5-Day Body Part Split

Intermediate · 5 days a week

Glutes & Legs Focus

Beginner · 3 days a week

Log it in RepFuel

RepFuel shows last session's weight × reps beside every set, runs your rest timer and celebrates PRs. Free, works on any phone, no app store needed.

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General fitness information, not medical advice. If you're new to an exercise, learn it with light weight or from a qualified coach.