6/11 Friday - Strength Movement Of The Week

Benefits of the Incline Bench Press

Below are three benefits of the incline bench press that lifters — be it strength athletes, bodybuilders, or a weekend warrior — will get out of the incline bench press. 

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More Upper Body Muscle 

The incline bench press is a movement that has the ability to be trained with heavy loads and high volume, making it a very effective multi-joint, compound lift for developing strength and hypertrophy. Coaches and athletes can use the sets, reps, and weights guidelines below to individualize strength and hypertrophy programs better.

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Increased Chest Isolation

The bench press targets the pectoral muscles, regardless of whether the lifter is flat, on a decline, or an incline. However, the incline bench press can isolate the upper pec fibers to a greater extent due to the increased angle at which the lifter is positioned, making it a good move to develop weaker ranges and aspects of the chest.

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More Pressing and Overhead Strength

Athletes can use the incline bench press to diversify their pressing strength and performance. By switching up the angles of pressing variations, athletes can often target sticking points, address muscle weaknesses, and stimulate new muscle growth.

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Who Should Do the Incline Bench Press?

Here’s a more in-depth breakdown of how the incline bench press can benefit athletes in different strength sports.

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