8 Incline Dumbbell Press Mistakes and How to Fix Them

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0:13 Intro
0:42 Mistake #1 - Looking for an "ideal" angle
1:59 Mistake #2 - Looking for an ideal" elbow position
2:46 Mistake #3- Improper Back arch and shoulder retraction
3:56 Mistake #4 – Not enough range of motion
5:12 Mistake #5 – Not having a standardized range of motion
6:20 Mistake #6 – Not controlling the eccentric
7:24 Mistake #7 – Allowing hips to rise
8:53 Mistake #8 – Going too heavy or too light
10:48 Concluding remarks

[krankin]

I love how hard it is for Jared to demonstrate bad form. It's like asking a golfer to demonstrate a "bad" swing.

[tjf]

The demonstrator looking like Andriod 16... lol

[natedawg]

This channel is such a goldmine for a newbie like me.

[MagnusStormfist]

I personally love using dumbbells in the 6-10 rep range. The stretch at the bottom feels amazing!

[yoshineitor]

Thank you for the "don't do low reps on the dumbells tip", I can literally apply it to any other lift I was performing. You managed to help me connect the dots. I always felt that low rep ranges on barbells really did a good job on stimulating the muscles, but when I use heavy dumbells my body seems to be more focused on not falling sideways hahaha. This is specially true when doing standing single shoulder presses. Never again, if I want to lift heavy I will stick to barbells and machines.

[joshuamoore]

I rarely comment on weight lifting videos, but one thing he said is critical to your long term success: do a lift that stimulates the target muscle and doesn’t create joint discomfort. Not fully understanding this concept set me back years from injuries. Be smart, y’all, and get the gains 💪.

[batfordrc]

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[BLOEDVLEK]

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[mahsheenman]

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[oshaconotfound-]

Guy demonstrating wearing Omar Isuf t-shirt 😂

[Karimahhmed]

Great video learned a lot about the dumbell incline press, would be great if you were to do a video on the barbell variation.

[TaxEvasin]

Love the fact you recognise the incline angle isn't one size fits all. This applies to other exercises as well like rear delts. I've had to heavily play with the angles to find what works for me. I've dumped too many exercises because I just didnt connect with the muscle. I really have to isolate muscles because I'm too dominant in others.

[a_woman_who_loves_to_lift]

I love these technique videos and Jared's smile at 8:17 😊 I rely on these videos and Dr. Mike's advice. What he says from 9:00 to 10:48 is so critical for beginners & intermediates, and I really wish I had seen this before because I learned it the hard way. thank you!

[blakewescott]

I had no idea my incline dumbbell press was so bad! Thank you for this video!

[USERWASBANNED]

just impulse bought a 2nd hand bench for £30 a few hours ago, this helped out a lot from progressing off of floor press to actual bench presses

[jmed]

Glad I found you mike. Your the fucking most honest guy on this youtube shit. Keep making good videos man. No fancy science just straight up knowledge and experience. Great shit

[Demifiend]

sir after you i never listen to anybody on the internet anymore huge respect