Dumbbells separate during the press
Squeeze is lost; inner upper pec stimulus disappears.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidTriceps
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Incline DB Squeeze Press
Coaching cues
- Incline bench; two dumbbells pressed together throughout the entire rep
- Squeeze the dumbbells inward constantly — inner upper pec emphasis
- Press to lockout; lower to a full upper chest stretch
- The squeeze activates the clavicular pec head more than a standard press
Common faults 2
Elbows flare wide despite the squeeze
Shoulder stress increases even with the dumbbells together.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec minor
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗