Article: Incline Press For Maximum Upper Pec Action

Good video. Ive found if i only bring the bar down to nose level i have always got a better workout from the incline bench.
 
Good read... But if you don't have access to a power rack... Try to remember to not lock your arms (full extension) at the top.
This has always worked for me as it does two things; it keeps the tension on the chest, and doesn't allow my shoulders to roll forward. This has worked great for me and others I've passed this to who have long arms...
 
OP provided great tips. Worth also suggesting is to play around with the grip and understand that your grip for incline may very well differ than that for flat benching. I bring my grip out wide for incline, index on the rings, and retract my shoulder blades, and I feel very, very little stress on my front delts. It's virtually all chest. I also always suggest full ROM for this movement rather than cutting it short. Drop the weight you use and execute controlled reps. You may even find that using negatives on this exercise allows you to do more reps ... it does for me, which makes no sense.
 
Smith machine 1 arm isolation incline press. Use the free arm as a counter balance. Keep it out stretched. You can even grip the corresponding side of the rack for stability.
 
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