Exercise The Right Way - The Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Other articles in this series looked at a number of exercises, mainly from the perspective of developing a comprehensive muscle building program. Sometimes we take things for granted, especially when it comes to performing the basic exercises that constitute the core of most bodybuiders' training regimes.
It is useful, therefore, to describe in detail the processes involved in actually doing these exercises. This will help beginners to start out using the correct techniques before moving on to potentially more dangerous heavy weights. If it also helps more experienced lifters to redress some of the little faults that have almost imperceptibly crept in over the years, all the better.
In this article we'll take a close look at the incline dumbbell bench press.
MUSCLES TARGETED: pectoralis major
STARTING POSITION
Grasp two dumbbells using a closed, pronated grip.
Assume a supine position on a bench.
Press the dumbbells to an extended elbow, parallel arm position above the face.
This is the starting point for all repetitions.
DOWNWARD MOVEMENT
Lower the dumbbells together towards the chest and aligned with the nipples.
Keep the wrists rigid directly above the elbows.
UPWARD MOVEMENT
Push the dumbbells upward until the elbows are fully extended.
Keep the wrists rigid directly above the elbows.
Do not arch back or raise chest to meet the bar.
Repeat or finish set.
Richard Mitchell is the creator of the bodybuildingadvisor.com website that provides guidance and information to athletes at all levels of bodybuilding experience. Go to Bodybuilding Exercises to learn more about the issues covered in this article.
WNQA Articles:
Fitness4Diabetics.com Offers Customized Nutrition and Exercise Coaching for People with Diabetes
Fitness4Diabetics.com provides one-on-one exercise and nutrition coaching for people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Working in partnership with member's physicians, coaches work with diabetics who want to achieve and maintain healthy lifestyles. Coaching team is comprised of Certified Diabetic Educators including nurses, registered dietitians and exercise physiologists.
Apogee Honors the Historic Ballet Traditions of Central Russia with Awards for the Region's Most Gifted Students and Instructors
The Apogee Foundation, an international nonprofit dedicated to the development of human excellence in the performing arts, is providing awards and scholarships to the most talented ballet students and instructors in Central Russia in recognition of the region's historic artistic traditions.
Successful Weight Loss: Ask For What You Want
What will it take for you to achieve the weight loss and health you really want? One of the things which prevents people losing weight is they don?t believe they can have what they want. Or even, as individuals, they don't deserve what they want, they generally don?t ask for it. You?re not likely to get what you want until firstly, you determine what this is and then ask for it. There?s a saying ?If you don?t ask, you don?t get?. This holds true for many things in life and definitely plays a big part in your journey to successful weight loss.
Parenting Guide: Helping A Child To Cope With Acne
In my opinion, this is one of the world's most powerful, secret remedies for any illness! I strongly believe that if we all drank the amount of water our bodies need, we would see a great reduction in all types of sicknesses. Most doctors say that we should drink at least eight 8-oz. glasses of water daily, but many people need even more than that. I have found that simply drinking enough water greatly reduces my likelihood for getting a yeast infection. Because I am drinking more water, and subsequently urinating more frequently, my body is able to flush out the sugars that feed the yeast.
Market Health Offers Industry Leading Payouts On FDA Approved "Alli" Weight-Loss
Market Health, the largest Health and Beauty Affiliate Network, has released Glaxo Smith Kline's FDA approved "Alli" Weight Loss Program through their global affiliate network.
Acupuncture Weight Loss - Secrets Of The Ancients Revealed!
If losing weight is a challenge for you, then acupuncture weight loss may just be the solution you need. Despite having a long history, acupuncture has only been used for weight control purposes recently. Given the modern days diet, with all the oily and fried stuff, it is no wonder that obesity has become a big problem. Thus, the research into acupuncture weight loss techniques.
After Healthy Weight Loss: Loose Skin
I want to open by saying if you have loose skin after a healthy weight loss; it means you have lost a lot of weight. Congratulations are definitely in order! So, what to do about the loose skin?
Positive Parenting - Oops! I Really Lost My Temper With My Kids, What Now?
Ever blown your top to your children, only to regret it ten minutes later?Silly question, it happens to us all no matter how well-behaved our kids or placid and patient we are. At times the general strains and stresses of life wear us down so our emotional responses don't match children's behaviours.
Dating:Everything you should know
Here is a site that can really help today?s daters. It has every main topic one could think of in relation to Dating. Today?s dating scene is quite different from 20 years ago; a lot of people get their dates now from Internet dating sites. This site will give you a complete idea of what you are getting yourself into as you go through the various stages of on-line and off-line dating. What I like about this site as well is the fact that it stresses the importance of safety while starting an online dating adventure. In this day and age one can?t be too careful or savvy when it comes to one?s safety and meeting people. www.dating-blast.com tells you how to protect yourself against priv...
Singles in San Diego Can Now Maximize Their Love Lives and Dating Success with the Aid of the San Diego Dating Coach
Professional Dating Coach DeAnna Lorraine offers new hope to thousands of romantically-challenged singles in San Diego by announcing the opening of her new business, The San Diego Dating Coach. She gives singles the life-long skills and knowledge that dating and matchmaking services neglect to provide so that they can not only get more quality dates but learn how to successfully date to find lasting love. Her creative services include one-on-one dating skills coaching, image and home makeovers, field trips and 'wing-women' services.
A Simple Way To Measure Your Food During A Weight Loss Program...
Many people ask: "I'm committed to losing weight but I get confused with all the different grams and amounts of food to eat. Is there a SIMPLE way to make sense of all this?
Problems With Rapid Weight Loss
Many people interested in losing excess weight usually end up at one time or another trying out a rapid weight loss diet or program that usually is intended to lose several pounds (sometimes between 5-10) within only a few days These diets are not designed to be used indefinitely but rather only for a few days at a time with a lengthy break in between
Free Online Dating Site-Discover How to Meet That Special Someone
Online dating has gained popularity over the years and has changed millions of lives ever since it was introduced What exactly is online dating