incline dumbbell chest press

Question 1

muscles involved

Answer 1

• pectoralis major
• anterior deltoid
• triceps

Question 2

presssing up phase

Answer 2

CONCENTRIC CONTRACTION AS PECS, DELTOIDS AND TRICEPS SHORTEN AND TENSE WHILE YOU PUSH THE DUMBBELLS UPWARDS IN A CONTROLLED MOTION UNTIL ARMS ARE EXTENDED. ELBOWS SHOULD NOT LOCK.

Question 3

lowering phase

Answer 3

ECCENTRIC CONTRACTION AS THE PECS, DELT, AND TRICEPS LENGTHEN UNDER TENSION TO CONTROL THE DESCENT OF THE DUMBBELLS. SLOWLY LOWER DUMBBELLS BACK TO STARTING POSITION AT CHEST LEVEL.

Question 4

set up and safety

Answer 4

Adjust bench to 45 degree incline
Plant feet firmly on the ground
Have a dumbbell in each hand held horizontally and chest level. Should be parallel to the ground and your hand should be in the middle of the handle. Keep your elbows bent at 90 degrees and aligned below wrists.
Extend your arms but don’t lock elbows, then slowly lower dumbbells back to starting position at chest level.

Question 5

how does it help me in my sport

Answer 5

• WILL IMPROVE STABILITY AND POWER OF MY SHOT
• Stronger upper body to secure the ball in rebounds
• Helps me get more forceful and accurate passes