How to do incline bench press chest exercises

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How to do Incline Benchpresses - Chest Muscles

Incline Benchpress is a benchpress variation that works out the upper pectoralis. The higher you adjust the back lean, the more you work out the shoulders and the upper chest muscles. To avoid that you only work out your shoulders, don't adjust the back lean to more than 45°.

Description: Incline Benchpress - Chest Muscles

* Grab the barbell with your hands about 2 shoulder widths apart and adjust the back lean to approximately 30 degrees. The higher you adjust the back lean, the more you will work out your upper pectoralis and the shoulders. If you adjust the back lean to more than 45°, you train the shoulders more than the chest. If you sit upright you do military press instead of benchpress. Keep your back flat on the bench and your shoulders close to the back lean. Don't lift your shoulders as you press the bar up (keep them low).
* Start with the bar vertical over the shoulders and your elbows extended. Lower the bar in vertical line until the bar touches your body. Inhale at the same time and move slowly and concentrated. Don't let the weight rest on your chest. The barbell should touch your shirt, but not bounce from the chest. Keep in mind that when viewed from the side, the shoulders, the elbows and the bar should ALWAYS stay in a vertical line!

Trainer advice: Incline Benchpress - Chest Muscles

* Move slowly and concentrated.
* A training partner can help you lift the bar back up in case you can't press the weight back up on your own.