Close grip incline bench press

Proper Position

• Set an incline bench to about 30 to 45 degrees.
• Hold a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip (palms facing each other) and lie back on the bench.
• Position the dumbbells close to your chest, slightly above shoulder level, with your elbows close to your body.
• Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor, your back slightly arched, and your core engaged for stability.

Movement

• Push the dumbbells upward in a straight line, bringing them slightly closer together at the top of the movement.
• Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position, keeping your elbows close to your body.
• Maintain control of the movement throughout the exercise.
• Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Breathing

• Inhale as you lower the dumbbells.
• Exhale as you press the dumbbells upward.