Incline Dumbbell Bench Press vs Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press

Which one fits your Chest workout plan?

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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions vs 291. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

Compare the benefits of Incline Dumbbell Bench Press and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press and pick the one that fits your Chest workout.

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press vs Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions compared to 291 for Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press.

What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Dumbbell Bench Press and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline 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 Dumbbell Bench Press and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press Differ

What differsIncline Dumbbell Bench PressHammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press
Equipmenta dumbbella machine
Difficulty2 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users26,837 sessions291 sessions

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How to Do Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press demo video

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Slowly lower the dumbbell so that it is next to your chest.
  2. 2. At this time, your forearm should be perpendicular to the floor.
  3. 3. Slowly lift the dumbbell back to the starting position.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. If you can't lower the dumbbell to chest height, please lower it as much as you can without straining.
  2. 2. Be careful not to let your shoulders come forward of your chest, as this can put strain on your shoulders.
  3. 3. Please be careful not to let your hips come off the bench.

For a full Incline Dumbbell Bench Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Incline Dumbbell Bench Press?Exercise Guide

How to Do Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press

Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press demo video

Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Tense your chest and push the handle forward and upward to extend your arms.
  2. 2. Feel the contraction in your chest at the peak for a moment.
  3. 3. Do not fully lock your elbows, and slowly return the handle to the starting position.
  4. 4. Use both arms simultaneously or alternately to provide balanced stimulation.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Don't lift excessive weight and be mindful to move both arms at the same speed.
  2. 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from arching excessively and keep your back against the backrest.
  3. 3. If you feel pinching in the front of your shoulders, adjust the weight and the angle of your arms.

For a full Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better for Chest, Incline Dumbbell Bench Press or Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press?

Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions against 291 for Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline 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 Dumbbell Bench Press and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press need?

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press needs a dumbbell, and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press needs a machine.

Which is easier to start with?

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press is the easier place to start. Move to Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral Incline Press once your form holds up.

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