Pushcompound
DB INCLINE PRESS
Dumbbell press on an incline bench. Upper chest and anterior deltoid emphasis.
OFFICIAL 300WOD TUTORIAL
HOW TO PERFORM
- 1
Set bench to 30–45 degree incline.
- 2
Hold dumbbells at shoulder height, palms forward.
- 3
Press to full lockout.
- 4
Lower under control to shoulder height.
THE STANDARD
Full range of motion. Full lockout at the top.
COACHING CUES
Full lockout at the topControl the descentElbows at 45 degrees
COMMON MISTAKES
Bench angle too steep.
Partial range of motion.
SCALING / SUBSTITUTIONS
Flat dumbbell press.
Reduce weight.
300WOD APPLICATION
DB incline press is a Hoplite and Elite upper chest movement.
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MOVEMENT DETAILS
Movement Category
PushMovement Type
compoundEquipment
DumbbellBench
Primary Muscles
ChestAnterior DeltoidsTriceps
Secondary Muscles
Side Deltoids
Standards
Foundation
Hoplite
Elite
Spartan