Levels of certain hormones, such as those produced by the thyroid gland, can be factors in depression. In addition, some symptoms of depression are associated with thyroid conditions. The same is true about conditions related to the menstrual cycle, such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), perimenopause, and menopause.
The bench press is a compound exercise that is performed with a barbell or dumbells and weight bench. During this exercise, you lift the wieght to and from the chest from a face-up position. Being that this is a compound exercise, it works multiple muscle groups at once.
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press Variations. 1  To work more of the middle chest while still emphasizing the upper pectorals, perform incline presses at less than a 45-degree angle. 2  Neutral-grip (Hammer grip) dumbbell incline bench press.