Incline Bench Press

General And Specifics

• this free weights exercise has a focus on the upper chest
• use a squat rack if you use a higher weight
• a partner can help you with the last repetitions

Starting Position

• do not adjust the bench too rampant, otherwise it becomes a shoulder exercise
• lay down onto the bench, which is adjusted to 30 to 40 degrees
• pick up the barbell a bit wider than shoulder width
• stretch the arms
• your legs are stable on the ground

Correct Execution

• let the barbell slowly sink down to your chest
• push the barbell up with strength
• do not bend the wrists, do not make a hollow-back
• do not rotate your shoulders or shake your legs

tip for the workout

• you can slow down the tempo when you let sink down the weight, this increases the tension in the triceps