Incline Dumbbell Bench Press vs Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest

Which one fits your Chest workout plan?

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Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions vs 278. Compare Chest form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press vs Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest: 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 278 for Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest.

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

What differsIncline Dumbbell Bench PressHammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest
Equipmenta dumbbella machine
Difficulty2 of 55 of 5
Sessions logged by Planfit users26,837 sessions278 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 Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest

Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest demo video

Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest Muscles Worked: Chest

Form

  1. 1. Squeeze your chest and push the handle forward in a wide arc.
  2. 2. Push until your arms are almost fully extended, but keep your elbows unlocked and maintain tension.
  3. 3. If you feel a contraction in the outer part of your chest, slowly return to the starting position.
  4. 4. Repeat with a smooth and steady pace without any bouncing.

Coach's Tips

  1. 1. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from arching excessively.
  2. 2. Don't try to spread too wide; move within a range that doesn't strain your shoulders.
  3. 3. Avoid lifting excessively heavy weights; proceed at a level that you can control until the end.

For a full Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest exercise guide.

Want to learn more about Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest?Exercise Guide

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Planfit users log Incline Dumbbell Bench Press more often — 26,837 sessions against 278 for Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest. 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 Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest need?

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press needs a dumbbell, and Hammer Strength Plate-Loaded Iso-Lateral Wide Chest needs a machine.

Which is easier to start with?

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

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