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Primary Muscles Upper chest (clavicular pec) Secondary: front delts, triceps Why This Exercise Matters The incline dumbbell press is one of the most effective movements for building upper-chest thickness and shape. The incline angle shifts emphasis away from the mid-chest and places consistent tension on the clavicular fibers, which are often underdeveloped in most lifters. Dumbbells allow a greater range of motion, independent arm control, and a more natural pressing path compared to barbells—making this movement both highly effective and joint-friendly. Key Benefits • Targets the upper chest more directly than flat pressing • Improves left-to-right strength and size balance • Allows deeper stretch and stronger peak contraction • Reduces shoulder stress through natural arm positioning • Transfers well to overall push-day strength Execution Cues Bench angle: 30–45 degrees Start with dumbbells at upper-chest level Elbows slightly tucked (about 45° from the torso) Press upward and slightly back Lower slowly with control and maintain tension Programming Recommendations Hypertrophy focus: 3–4 sets × 8–12 reps Strength focus: 4–5 sets × 5–8 reps Best placed as the first or second movement on push day.

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