Incline Close Grip Dumbbell Bench Press

Starting Position

1. Lie back on an incline bench with your back supported, holding a dumbbell in each hand, and prepare to sit up before slowly lying back down.

2. Raise the dumbbells above your chest and bring them together closer than shoulder width.

3. Keep your elbows close to your torso and your palms facing each other.

Proper Form

1. Slowly lower the dumbbell towards your upper chest while bending your elbows.

2. When the dumbbell is close to your chest, pause for a moment and feel the tension in your chest and triceps.

3. Push the dumbbell up with the strength of your upper chest and triceps to return to the starting position.

4. Do not fully lock your elbows; keep them slightly bent to maintain tension.

Breathing Technique

Inhale when lowering the dumbbell, and exhale when pushing the dumbbell up.