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Dumbbell Incline Breeding

Category
Chest
Equipment
Dumbbell
Target
Pectorals

This incline movement follows the same principle as other incline dumbbell chest work — angling the bench shifts more of the load onto the upper pectorals and front delts than a flat-bench version would. Controlling the dumbbells independently through the incline path demands more shoulder stability than a fixed-bar equivalent. Keep the shoulder blades pinned back throughout so the front delts don't take over a rep meant for the chest.

How to Do the Dumbbell Incline Breeding

  1. Adjust an incline bench to a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit with your back against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
  3. Hold a dumbbell in each hand using an overhand grip, palms facing forward.
  4. Begin with your arms fully extended, straight up perpendicular to the floor.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbells to the sides of your chest, bending your elbows to about 90 degrees.
  6. Pause briefly at the bottom, then push the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for your target rep goal, keeping your core engaged and avoiding any reliance on momentum.

Calorie Burn & Set Tracker

Sets
3
Reps / Set
10
Active Timer
00:00
Estimated Burn
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Muscles Worked

The Dumbbell Incline Breeding primarily targets the Pectorals, with Shoulders as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Triceps.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have dumbbell? These target the same pectorals with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Dumbbell Incline Breeding work?
The Dumbbell Incline Breeding primarily targets the pectorals, with the shoulders and triceps assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Dumbbell Incline Breeding?
The Dumbbell Incline Breeding is done with a dumbbell.
What's a good alternative to the Dumbbell Incline Breeding?
If you don't have access to a dumbbell, the Archer Push Up targets the same pectorals using body weight instead.