how to get dumbell up for incline bench stuck

[del35blvd]

I am having trouble getting the dumbells in position in order to perform incline benches. I'm finally doing 50lb per hand but even then I am struggling to get the dumbells up at that weight. Benching the weight is fine and easy for me since I've been stuck at this weight for a a long time now and even though I need to lift more I can't get the dumbells in position.

This is the same for shoulders also, I am doing standing barbell overhead presses but can't get pass the 85lb. I tried 95 but can never get it up. How should I go about solving this?

[Lankeyguy15]

Usually I would get a spot just to help push the weight up and then go from there

[joebrosef]

how do u usually get it up? (thats wut she said)

[chazzy1864]

Get stronger.

[MoltIt]

I posted an answer in your other identical topic on this same forum.

[AHB900]

I place the dumbbells on my knees then I just kick them up as hard as possible while I kind of scoop the dumbbells from under. It works they go up no problem 90% of the time .

[II Cybershot II]

Put the DBs on your knees and kick them up one at a time. Then just lay back. Same as above poster said.

[rubik_3x3x3]

Never had an issue kickin' those babies up from the knees.

Also, clean and press the barbell.

[supmannn]

I am having trouble getting the dumbells in position in order to perform incline benches. I'm finally doing 50lb per hand but even then I am struggling to get the dumbells up at that weight. Benching the weight is fine and easy for me since I've been stuck at this weight for a a long time now and even though I need to lift more I can't get the dumbells in position.

This is the same for shoulders also, I am doing standing barbell overhead presses but can't get pass the 85lb. I tried 95 but can never get it up. How should I go about solving this?

Either do the presses out of a rack with the j hooks at the right height, or if that isn't possible look into hang cleans so you can do presses. Easiest and most efficient way to get a barbell from the hang position up to your shoulders. I'm assuming you're just trying to quickly reverse curl it up right now.

[Kaz85]

Put dumbells on your knees, lay back fast and kick them up with your knees and you lay back.

[thesouthernson]

Put dumbells on your knees, lay back fast and kick them up with your knees and you lay back.

This if you don't have spotter. If you do have spotter, use said spotter.

[Bishop610]

Put the DBs on your knees and kick them up one at a time. Then just lay back. Same as above poster said.

this

[terman1]

What everyone else said. Here is a visual aid if it helps make more sense of things:

[im2manly]

God help you when you try d.b. shoulder presses.

[volhooker]

I am having trouble getting the dumbells in position in order to perform incline benches. I'm finally doing 50lb per hand but even then I am struggling to get the dumbells up at that weight. Benching the weight is fine and easy for me since I've been stuck at this weight for a a long time now and even though I need to lift more I can't get the dumbells in position.

This is the same for shoulders also, I am doing standing barbell overhead presses but can't get pass the 85lb. I tried 95 but can never get it up. How should I go about solving this?

IF you do not have a spotter...get a pair of these...www . powerhooks . com

I got some since I work out by myself at home and have jumped 30 lbs per dumbell on my presses. The great thing is that they are so very easliy removed, you can change them to different dumbells quickly and safely.

AllStarHealth.com seems to have the best price I have found!

[HawkLifter55]

Get stronger.

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[MWheatley]

Get stronger.

Without a spotter this is your only option.

[HokieIrish]

What everyone else said. Here is a visual aid if it helps make more sense of things:

That guy did that super fast. I can see someone easily losing their balance if they tried to do that with a heavy weight. I feel much safer just doing the knee kickup.

[volhooker]

IF you do not have a spotter...get a pair of these...www . powerhooks . com

I got some since I work out by myself at home and have jumped 30 lbs per dumbell on my presses. The great thing is that they are so very easliy removed, you can change them to different dumbells quickly and safely.

AllStarHealth.com seems to have the best price I have found!

I'm telling you...these things are great when you don't have a spotter and when the weight is too heavy for kick ups.

[abbot92]

Learn to kick them up. Keep practicing the motion even when your using light weight.

[terman1]

That guy did that super fast. I can see someone easily losing their balance if they tried to do that with a heavy weight. I feel much safer just doing the knee kickup.

Sure, a valid point. Bottom line is there is more than one way to get the dumbbells into starting position. It's important to find a way that works for the individual and sometimes it takes practice. I just wanted to show an example of the Rippetoe way since a lot of people follow his training methods. In the gym I see plenty people kicking them up with the thighs as well so both ways seem to be accepted. Here is another video showing kicking them up (shown about 00:50 seconds in) also if it helps OP as well:

[terman1]

IF you do not have a spotter...get a pair of these...www.powerhooks.com

I got some since I work out by myself at home and have jumped 30 lbs per dumbell on my presses. The great thing is that they are so very easliy removed, you can change them to different dumbells quickly and safely.

AllStarHealth.com seems to have the best price I have found!

I'm telling you...these things are great when you don't have a spotter and when the weight is too heavy for kick ups.

Yes, they seem like a valid piece of equipment. Do you happen to work for them?

[volhooker]

Yes, they seem like a valid piece of equipment. Do you happen to work for them?

NO NO...i found them online a few months ago and bought a pair in mid-Feb. I used them that night on my chest workout and was hooked. I don't buy a lot of "different" things for the weightroom. I have a belt, some straps that I use sparingly and these hooks. I just thought I would pass it along when I have used them for myself and am extremely satisfied.

I work out at home and I only have dumbells up to 65 lbs. However, I had olympic dumbells that I would throw plates on and use. Putting them on your knees or thighs with 100 lbs cantilevered
like this ==> -||--||- (except rotated 90 degrees) hurts after awhile. Plus, my bar locks are old and from time-to-time would slip when I kicked up into position. This made the weight off balance and aggravating. So, I was looking into the self spotting system that has been talked about on here before that mounts to the rafters...they have one for dumbells...anyway, I was doing an internet search for dumbell spotting equipment and country power hooks came up. I studied on them for a month or so and read reviews and such and finally bought a pair.

I have not been disappointed. It's great to be able to dumbell press 90-120 lbs after so long away from a commercial gym!!!

[HokieIrish]

Sure, a valid point. Bottom line is there is more than one way to get the dumbbells into starting position. It's important to find a way that works for the individual and sometimes it takes practice. I just wanted to show an example of the Rippetoe way since a lot of people follow his training methods. In the gym I see plenty people kicking them up with the thighs as well so both ways seem to be accepted. Here is another video showing kicking them up (shown about 00:50 seconds in) also if it helps OP as well:

I think I came off the wrong way on that. You're absolutely right. Do what's right for the individual. I was just trying to say that, that method looks best for someone who can already control the weight. If you're using a heavy weight you're not used to or have difficulty with control, it might be dangerous. I've never thought of doing it that way though and will consider trying it in the future. Thanks for posting it.

[ThickAsABrick]

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[terman1]

I think I came off the wrong way on that. You're absolutely right. Do what's right for the individual. I was just trying to say that, that method looks best for someone who can already control the weight. If you're using a heavy weight you're not used to or have difficulty with control, it might be dangerous. I've never thought of doing it that way though and will consider trying it in the future. Thanks for posting it.

No, not at all, your point was well founded and valid. I seen both methods used and just like many other things in gym there are often several roads that lead to the same goal.

[SpencerWest]

Get stronger.

We have a winner.

[terman1]

Yes, everyone get stronger. Please do not attempt do one more incline press until you can curl the 150 pound dumbbells up to your shoulders

[Farley1324]

This is the same for shoulders also, I am doing standing barbell overhead presses but can't get pass the 85lb. I tried 95 but can never get it up. How should I go about solving this?

Learn to power clean.

[chazzy1864]

Yes, everyone get stronger. Please do not attempt do one more incline press until you can curl the 150 pound dumbbells up to your shoulders

I'm just more under the thinking, not to press more weight than you can get into position with DBs. I kick up my weights, but I press wht I can get into place.

Guys are saying they can lift more, but can't get them in place, yet they don't have a spotter, so what should they do?