Incline Bench Press
Incline Bench Press

Incline Bench Press

Reps7 times
Calories burned148 kcal
LevelBeginner
Pectoral

Changing duration and load is available in our application

Lie on an incline bench. Take the barbell with a medium grip (so that during the movement a 90-degree angle is created between the shoulder and forearm) and lift it above the chest. This will be your starting position. As you inhale, slowly lower the barbell until the bar touches your upper chest. After a short pause, as you exhale, return the barbell to its original position. Try to push the bar using your chest muscles. Lock your hands at the top, tighten your chest, after a second pause, start moving down again. Hint: Ideally, moving down should take twice as long as moving up. Complete the required number of repetitions. Return the bar to the rack. Attention: if you are doing this exercise for the first time, use the help of a partner who will insure you. If this is not possible, use a light weight. Also make sure that the bar of the bar touches exactly the upper part of the chest. Avoid swinging the bar, carefully control its movement. Exercise Variations: You can use different bench angles.

How to perform the exercise

7 times
148 kcal
Control your movement and do not rush.
01

Starting position

Lie on an incline bench.

02

Grip

Grip the bar with a medium grip so there is a 90-degree angle between upper arm and forearm, then lift it over your chest.

03

Lowering

Inhale and slowly lower the bar until it touches your upper chest.

04

Press

After a short pause, exhale and return the bar to the starting position using your chest muscles.

05

Tempo

The lowering phase is twice as slow as the press.

06

Finish

Rack the bar. Use a spotter for your first performance.

Variants

Beginner
Use light weight and control your shoulder position.
Middle
Work with moderate weight and keep a pause at the top.
Professional
Increase weight and perform a slow lowering phase.

Which muscles are working

Upper chest and shoulders

PectoralShouldersTricepsTrapezius

Benefits of the exercise

Strength
Develops the upper chest muscles.
Balance
Teaches arm symmetry on an incline bench.
Simply
Adds variety to pressing movements.
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Contraindications

Acute pain in the chest, shoulders or back.
Recent injuries to the shoulder, chest or wrists.
Medical prohibition of strength training.
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Recommendations

Shoulder blades
Pull your shoulder blades together and keep them stable.
Tempo
Lower the bar slowly and under control.
Shoulders
Do not shrug your shoulders toward your ears.

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