Incline Chest Press Machine vs Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press
Which one fits your Chest workout plan?
Contents
- • Incline Chest Press Machine vs Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Incline Chest Press Machine and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Incline Chest Press Machine
- • How to Do Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press
Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions vs 3. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Chest Press Machine and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.
Incline Chest Press Machine vs Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions compared to 3 for Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Chest Press Machine and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Incline Chest Press Machine and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press Differ
| What differs | Incline Chest Press Machine | Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 16,089 sessions | 3 sessions |
How to Do Incline Chest Press Machine
Incline Chest Press Machine Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Please push the handle hard.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you fully extend your elbow, it may strain, so it doesn't extend all the way.
For a full Incline Chest Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Chest Press Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press
Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest
Form
- 1. Slowly lower the dumbbell to the side of your chest while bending your elbow.
- 2. When the dumbbell reaches chest height, push it back up using your chest strength to return to the starting position.
- 3. Lower and raise the opposite arm in the same manner.
- 4. Alternate between both arms and repeat in a rhythmic manner.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Keep your center stable so that the trajectory of both dumbbells doesn't wobble.
- 2. Avoid excessively arching your shoulders back, and if you have shoulder pain, reduce your range of motion.
- 3. Instead of being greedy for weight, focus on controlling both sides at the same speed.
For a full Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Chest, Incline Chest Press Machine or Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press?
Planfit users log Incline Chest Press Machine more often — 16,089 sessions against 3 for Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press. Both train Chest, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Chest Press Machine and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press need?
Incline Chest Press Machine needs a machine, and Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Chest Press Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Alternate Dumbbell Bench Press once your form holds up.
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