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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Equipment Required

Barbell

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Push

Secondary Muscles

Triceps, Shoulders

Exercise Description

The incline bench exercise targets your upper chest muscles more than flat bench. It builds a fuller, stronger chest while hitting your front delts and triceps too.

How To

1. Set the bench to a 30-45 degree angle and lie back with your feet flat on the floor. 2. Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it with straight arms above your chest. 3. Lower the incline bench weight slowly to your upper chest while keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle. 4. Press the barbell back up in a straight line until your arms are fully extended. 5. Complete your incline bench reps with control and rack the weight safely when done.

Form Tips

• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together throughout the entire incline bench movement • Don't let the bar drift forward - press straight up from your upper chest • Use a full range of motion on incline bench by touching your chest lightly each rep • Keep your core tight and avoid arching your back excessively

Common Mistakes

• Using too steep of an angle on incline bench turns it into a shoulder press instead of chest work • Bouncing the bar off your chest instead of controlling the weight through the full range • Flaring your elbows too wide during incline bench puts unnecessary stress on your shoulders

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