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.
When you think about gaining muscle, stretching is probably not... Read More
For many thin guys around the world, gaining weight without... Read More
It's week three, and you've already learned the importance of... Read More
Another key secret is your exercise form. Perfect form is... Read More
Are you a Baby Boomer? If you were born between... Read More
The lower body contains some of your biggest muscles which... Read More
Steroid prohormones such as androstenedione and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) have become... Read More
Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body... Read More
Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More
Two of the nine pivot points - those stunning body... Read More
You might sometimes wonder whether your dedication and sacrifice will... Read More
Many individuals judge the quality of their exercise session from... Read More
Lets discuss Muscle and Fitness -- The Second Key To... Read More
Before delving into Muscle And Fitness ? The Second Key,... Read More
There are countless leg workouts in magazines and books that... Read More
Building muscle mass with a power cycle. Desperate for pounds... Read More
In an earlier article we looked at how repetitions contribute... Read More
You've decided to join a gym, but you're not sure... Read More
Another critical factor to be aware of, is the efficient... Read More
Get Fit At Home With Ailsa : Get Rid of... Read More
Efforts to expand the limits of human strength and endurance... Read More
You can only build muscle if your body is in... Read More
Are you looking for a simple and effective way to... Read More
By the time you finish reading this you will have... Read More
Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More
L-glutamine remains the supplement of choice for many bodybuilders. It... Read More
But how can this possibly be? Everywhere you look, it's... Read More
Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More
Uncovered After 80 Years of Dormancy, Pilates is Far From... Read More
A lot can happen in 30 days.The dream of everyone... Read More
Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More
It's a very simple training system. Consisting of using your... Read More
Who should use this method to build muscle quickly?If you're... Read More
There are a couple of reasons why most people fail... Read More
Are you a Baby Boomer? If you were born between... Read More
The Bent-Over Lateral Raise is one of the most common... Read More
I have 'emerged' some subtle bodybuilding techniques that infuse rapid... Read More
Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More
The vast majority of myths about weight gain are mostly... Read More
There are many causes of back pain. Injury, illness, herniated... Read More
Other articles in this series looked at a number of... Read More
As a modern weight lifter or body builder, I want... Read More
I know what many of you are thinking reading the... Read More
When considering your options as a personal trainer, one of... Read More
There seems to be much confusion amongst trainers and trainees... Read More
TO DO OR NOT TO DO? ? ABSTWO WEEKS PRIOR... Read More
Is the 'I Feel Fat Day' (IFFD) syndrome affecting your... Read More
Tip 1 - Tummy Toner - In addition to your... Read More
You can only build muscle tissue if you can generate... Read More
This has got to be the biggest controversy in modern... Read More
You may be wondering, "How can I possibly do resistance... Read More
The lower body contains some of your biggest muscles which... Read More
Tip #1: The *Brazilian move*.The good thing about this move... Read More
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her... Read More
Becoming familiar with the muscles that make up your body... Read More
Another key secret is your exercise form. Perfect form is... Read More
Many experts feel that supplementation with growth hormones offers exciting... Read More
The chest area is one of the easist muscle groups... Read More
Let's face it, most guys who start lifting want two... Read More
With the return of warm weather in the spring, thoughts... Read More
Every bodybuilder and weight trainer will have his or her... Read More
A dumbbell exercise program is effective with the right equipment... Read More
Get Fit At Home With Ailsa : Get Rid of... Read More
Over the last couple of years I have taken a... Read More
Uncovered After 80 Years of Dormancy, Pilates is Far From... Read More
Chaos is the scientific study of orderly disorder. It offers... Read More
Muscle Building & Bodybuilding |