How To: Dumbbell Incline Chest Press ScottHermanFitness 2.84M subscribers Subscribe Learn how to do incline dumbbell press with proper technique and tips. This exercise works your chest, front delts, and triceps, and can help you build muscle and strength in your upper body. The incline dumbbell press , aka incline chest press , is an upper body compound exercises that engages upper pec, triceps, & anterior deltoid. Build your upper chest with the incline dumbbell press . Step-by-step form guide, benefits, variations & tips to avoid mistakes.