Incline Press

The incline press is one of the classic chest building exercises. Focusing primarily on the upper portion of the pectoralis major, the incline press allows you to train with heavy weights while targeting your pecs from a different angle than the flat bench press.

Muscles Used During The Incline Press Target Body Part: Chest, Shoulders Primary Muscles: Anterior and Medial Deltoid, Pectorals Secondary Muscles: Rhomboids, Rotator Cuff, Posterior Deltoids (delts), Triceps, Extensors, Serratus Anterior

Starting Position: Sit on an incline bench (set to a 45 – 60 degree angle).
Grab the barbell with an overhand grip that’s just slightly wider than shoulder width. Make sure to completely wrap your thumbs around the bar in order to prevent the bar from slipping. Depress and retract your scapulae (pull shoulders down and back) to make firm contact with the bench. Your head, shoulders, butt and feet should make contact with the bench and floor/riser throughout the exercise.

Downward Phase: Gently inhale and allow the bar to lower to the top of your chest in a slow and controlled manner.

Upward Phase: Exhale and slowly extend your arms until the barbell has been moved through the complete range of motion and is now back at the starting position. Avoid arching your back during the lift and maintain straight wrist position throughout the movement.

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