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Incline Bench Press
Purpose of Exercise: A basic exercise for developing size and power in the middle and upper pectoral muscles plus the front deltoid.
Execution of Exercise: Lie on an inclined bench, keep your feet firmly pressed down on the floor for stability. Use a medium width grip (shoulder width) on the bar. Lower the bar from arms length to the upper chest. The bar should be lowered under control and there should be a brief pause on your chest before you return the bar to the starting (arms length) position.
Important Points: Do not bounce the weight off your chest. The bar should move up and down in a straight line i.e. the bar should not move towards your head or feet during the lift, if this happens it is a sign that the bar is not under control. It is common to push the bar out instead of up and therfore a training partner may prove invaluable in finding the correct groove.
Purpose of Exercise: A basic exercise for developing size and power in the middle and upper pectoral muscles plus the front deltoid.
Execution of Exercise: Lie on an inclined bench, keep your feet firmly pressed down on the floor for stability. Use a medium width grip (shoulder width) on the bar. Lower the bar from arms length to the upper chest. The bar should be lowered under control and there should be a brief pause on your chest before you return the bar to the starting (arms length) position.
Important Points: Do not bounce the weight off your chest. The bar should move up and down in a straight line i.e. the bar should not move towards your head or feet during the lift, if this happens it is a sign that the bar is not under control. It is common to push the bar out instead of up and therfore a training partner may prove invaluable in finding the correct groove.
