Dumbbell Incline reverse-grip 30 degrees bench press

Perform the dumbbell incline reverse-grip bench press on a bench set to a 30-degree angle. This exercise targets the upper chest and triceps.

  1. Lie back on the bench with a dumbbell in each hand, palms facing you.
  2. Press the dumbbells upward until your arms are fully extended.
  3. Lower the dumbbells slowly to the sides of your chest.
  4. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

How to perform the Dumbbell Incline reverse-grip 30 degrees bench press

  1. Set up. Set up in a stable, balanced starting position appropriate for the Dumbbell Incline reverse-grip 30 degrees bench press using your dumbbell.
  2. Brace and execute. Brace your core, control the descent, and move through a full pain-free range of motion while emphasizing your biceps.
  3. Reset. Reverse the movement under control and reset between repetitions, keeping your form crisp on every rep.

Coaching cues

  • Move with intent — every rep should feel deliberate, not rushed.
  • Drive force through your biceps rather than momentum.
  • Keep your breathing steady: exhale on the hard part, inhale on the reset.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and losing positional control.
  • Cutting the range of motion short and missing the target muscle.
  • Letting your spine round or hyperextend instead of staying neutral.

Detailed cues, common mistakes, and demonstration video are available in the Fitly app.

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