incline bench press

The incline bench press is a weightlifting exercise primarily targeting the upper portion of the chest (pectoralis major), shoulders (anterior deltoids), and triceps. It is performed on a bench set at an incline angle (typically 30-45 degrees) to emphasize the upper chest muscles more than the flat bench press. Here's how it's done: Setup: Sit on the incline bench and lie back with your feet flat on the ground and your back pressed firmly against the bench. Grip: Grasp the barbell or dumbbells with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width. Starting Position: Lift the barbell off the rack or hold the dumbbells above your chest with arms fully extended. Lowering: Slowly lower the weight to your upper chest, keeping your elbows at about a 45-degree angle to your torso. Lifting: Press the weight back up to the starting position in a controlled manner, fully extending your arms without locking the elbows.