How To Incline Bench Press Correctly & Safely

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The Incline Bench Press allows you to change the angle of the exercise to target the same muscle groups in a different way.

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BENEFITS OF THE INCLINE BENCH

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WHAT MUSCLES DOES THE INCLINE BENCH PRESS WORK?

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HOW TO DO THE INCLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS WITH PROPER FORM

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PERFORMING THE MOVEMENT

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How To Incline Bench Press Correctly & Safely

The Incline Bench Press allows you to change the angle of the exercise to target the same muscle groups in a different way.

BENEFITS OF THE INCLINE BENCH

WHAT MUSCLES DOES THE INCLINE BENCH PRESS WORK?

- Upper Chest (Clavicular head of the pectoralis) - Mid Chest (Sternal head of the pectoralis) - Anterior Deltoid - Triceps - Forearms

HOW TO DO THE INCLINE BARBELL BENCH PRESS WITH PROPER FORM

PERFORMING THE MOVEMENT

– Set your grip at a distance that is wider than shoulder grip width. Keep your pinky fingers within the rings marked on the barbell – Always wrap your thumbs completely around the bar

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