Muscle RegionsChest

Upper Pectoralis Major

Muscle Information

Parent Muscle

Description

Upper fibers of the pectoralis major used in incline pressing, contributing to upper-chest shape and shoulder stability.

Origin

Upper chest near the collarbone

Insertion

Front of the upper arm near the shoulder

Primary Actions

Incline pressing focus, brings the arm forward and across the body

Also Known As

upper chest, upper pecs, clavicular pecs

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Upper Pectoralis Major(8 exercises)

Pectoralis Major Upper+4

Machine

Incline Smith Machine Bench Press

The incline Smith machine bench press is a compound exercise that targets the upper chest with a fixed bar path. The Smith machine provides stability and controlled movement, making it excellent for upper chest mass.

Compound

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Muscle RegionsChest

Upper Pectoralis Major

Muscle Information

Parent Muscle

Pectoralis Major

Description

Upper fibers of the pectoralis major used in incline pressing, contributing to upper-chest shape and shoulder stability.

Origin

Upper chest near the collarbone

Insertion

Front of the upper arm near the shoulder

Primary Actions

Incline pressing focus, brings the arm forward and across the body

Also Known As

upper chest, upper pecs, clavicular pecs

Primary Target Exercises

Exercises that primarily work the Upper Pectoralis Major(8 exercises)

Pectoralis Major Upper+4

Machine

Incline Smith Machine Bench Press

Compound

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Upper Pectoralis Major

Primary Target Exercises

Incline Smith Machine Bench Press

Upper Pectoralis Major

Primary Target Exercises

Incline Smith Machine Bench Press

Decline Push-Up

Close-Grip Incline Barbell Bench Press

Incline Cable Chest Fly

Incline Barbell Bench Press

Lever Incline Chest Press

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Incline Dumbbell Fly

Decline Push-Up

Close-Grip Incline Barbell Bench Press

Incline Cable Chest Fly

Incline Barbell Bench Press

Lever Incline Chest Press

Incline Dumbbell Bench Press

Incline Dumbbell Fly