Incline Bench Press
Reps10 times
Calories burned103 kcal
LevelBeginner
Changing duration and load is available in our application
Set the machine to the appropriate weight and adjust the seat to your height. The handles of the simulator should be at the level of the upper part of the pectoral muscles. The head and chest should be directed upwards, the shoulder blades should be brought together. This will be your starting position. Press the handles away from you, extending your arms at the elbows. After a short pause at the top, return to a level just above the starting position. Keep the tension in the muscles, not returning the weight to the stop until the set is completed.
How to perform the exercise
10 times
103 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01
Setup
Set the weight and adjust the seat to your height. Position the handles at the level of your upper chest.
02
Position
Keep your head and chest up and your shoulder blades squeezed together.
03
Press
Push the handles away, extending your arms at the elbows.
04
Pause
After a short pause at the top, return to just above the starting position.
05
Tension
Keep the muscles under tension and do not let the weight rest on the stops until the set is done.
Variants
Beginner
Use a light weight and control the range.
Middle
Add weight and pause at the top.
Professional
Increase the weight while keeping muscle tension.
Which muscles are working
Upper chest and triceps
Benefits of the exercise
Strength
Emphasises the upper chest.
Balance
The fixed path improves control.
Simply
Changes the load emphasis without changing the exercise.
Contraindications
Acute pain in the shoulders or chest.
Recent injuries to the shoulder or pectoral muscle.
Medical restriction on pressing loads.
Recommendations
Handles
Set the handles at the level of your upper chest.
Shoulder blades
Squeeze your shoulder blades and keep your chest open.
Tension
Do not let the weight rest on the stops until the set is done.
