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Incline bench press

Bench press on a bench set at thirty degrees. The upper part of your chest and your front shoulder do more of the work, and for many people this angle feels friendlier on the shoulder.

Feels in
Upper chest, front shoulders, triceps
Needed
Incline bench and barbell

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Injury prevention —

Do not set the bench steeper than about 30 to 40 degrees; beyond that it becomes a shoulder exercise at an uncomfortable angle.

Frequently asked questions

Which muscles does the Incline bench press train?

Upper chest, front shoulders, triceps

What do you need for the Incline bench press?

Incline bench and barbell

How do you avoid injuries in the Incline bench press?

Do not set the bench steeper than about 30 to 40 degrees; beyond that it becomes a shoulder exercise at an uncomfortable angle.

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Put it in your own training programCalculate your 1RM for your working weight

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General information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, discuss the exercise with your doctor or physiotherapist first.

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