The Inclined Dumbbell Hex Press
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The Inclined Dumbbell Hex Press
The inclined dumbbell hex press is a variation of the hex press that works the upper chest more than a classic hex press. It requires the bench to be inclined at a 15 – 30 degree angle, which would make it more comparable to a shoulder press. This is usually performed to work the clavicular head of the pectoralis major muscle.
How to do :
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- sitting on the bench with the back inclined at a 15 – 30 degree angle. The dumbells are brought to the chest and held with a neutral grip. The weights must be in contact with each other all throughout the exercise.
- With the weights kept together, the dumbbells are lifted by contracting the pectoral muscles and deltoids, assisted by the triceps to fully extend the elbows. The weights are pulled back down in a slow, controlled movement until it reaches the chest, and the movement is repeated until the set is completed.
Benefits of bench press
- Promotes Better Breathing Because the hex press works the pectoralis major muscle which is attached to the ribs, it also aids in breathing. As an accessory muscle to respiration, the pectoralis major aid the movement of the ribs upon inspiration and expiration.
- Improvement on Contraction The hex press, due to its performance, is able to give more pressure to the inner chest compared to other regular chest presses. Keeping the weights together for the whole movement requires the pectoral muscles to be active at all phases of the exercise.
