Incline Bench Press - How to Perform | Healthy Buddy

Primary Muscles

Chest

Secondary Muscles

TricepsFront Delts

Equipment

BarbellIncline Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

How to Perform

Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline. Lie back and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Unrack the bar and hold it above your upper chest with arms extended.
Lower the bar to your upper chest in a controlled motion.
Press the bar back up to the starting position, focusing on your upper chest.

Pro Tips

Focus on the upper chest stretch at the bottom of the movement.
Avoid flaring your elbows too wide to protect your shoulders.
Use a controlled tempo for maximum muscle engagement.

Common Mistakes

Setting the incline too steep, turning it into a shoulder press.
Letting the bar drift too low toward the stomach.
Not retracting shoulder blades, reducing chest activation.