Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack.
Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral position. If using an adjustable bench, have it angled between 30 and 45 degrees. Position yourself on the bench so that the bar is directly over your eyes. To utilize a medium-width grip, put your hands about 24-26 inches apart on the barbell. This is slightly narrower than a normal bench press (your hands will likely be midway between the rings and the smooth part of the barbell). Keep your feet firmly on the floor, pinch your shoulder blades together and make sure your traps and upper back are tight. When grasping the bar, wrap your thumbs around the bar tightly and make sure your palms are facing forward.
Step 3: Keeping your elbows tucked, inhale and then unrack the weight, also ensuring your wrists remain in a neutral position. NOTE: Because of the angle of the incline press, unracking the weight can be difficult and can put your shoulders at risk when heavier weight is used. Try to get a spotter to unrack the weight during this movement. While keeping your air in, lower the weight in a controlled motion with the bar in line with upper chest/collarbone area until the bar touches that area. Make sure the bar touches on your upper chest/collarbone area to ensure safety.
Step 4: After the bar touches your upper chest/collarbone area, press the weight back up in a straight line to its original starting position until your arms are locked out, exhaling only once the rep is completed. While pressing, make sure to maintain tightness throughout your lower body. Additionally, make sure your shoulder blades continue to be pushed together and your elbows are tucked to avoid unnecessary stress on your shoulders.
Step 5: Take another breath between reps, exhaling only when reps are completed. Repeat until the desired reps are reached and then rack the weight, or have your spotter help you rack the weight in a controlled manner. Weight can be added to the bar between sets.
Benefits:
The incline press is one of the best compound pressing movements around.
It is an ideal exercise for developing your chest, triceps and shoulders and when utilized properly, it can help create impressive power, strength and muscle mass in those muscles.
With a medium grip, there is more concentration placed on the triceps than a normal incline press, which may mean you have to use a lighter weight than a normal incline press as well.
Keeping your elbows tucked is extremely important with a closer grip to keep your shoulders and elbows healthy.
A closer grip is also ideal for helping develop power and strength in all pressing movements.
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Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral...
Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral...
Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral...
Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral...
Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral...
Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a neutral...
Step 1: Set your supports on the incline bench (or in the power rack) so you can unrack the barbell and be in proper position to perform the incline press. NOTE: If you are lifting by yourself, try to set the supports higher so it is easier to unrack. Step 2: After loading the weights, lie on the bench with your spine in a...
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