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Incline Bench

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Incline Bench
Element Information
Short Name
Incline
Description
Angled bench 15-45 degrees.
When to Use
Best for targeting upper chest and front delts, varies muscle activation
Aliases
Incline, Inclined
Benefits
  • •Upper chest emphasis
  • •Front delt activation
  • •Clavicular pec development
Tips
  • •15-30 degrees is optimal
  • •Keep lower back against bench
  • •Control the descent
Common Mistakes
  • •Angle too steep (over 45°)
  • •Lower back coming off bench
  • •Using too much weight
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