|
fitness.uk.net resources




Information







About fitness.uk.net







| |

Incline BB Bench Press
Profile: Compound
exercise for the upper chest
Suitability:
Beginner / Intermediate /Advanced
Target Muscles:
Pectorals
Equipment: Barbell,
Bench with barbell supports (or similar), Mirror
Start / End Phase
Mid Phase
-
Use a weight that allows you to control
the exercise with strict form suited to your training goals
-
Adjust the bench so it is at an
approximate 33 degree incline
-
Lie down on the bench so that the
barbell is directly in front of your eyes
-
Form a right angle with your arms and
take hold of the barbell. Keep your arms at this width throughout the exercise
-
Take the barbell off he rack and extend
your arms. Steady the barbell
-
Inhale whilst you lower the bar to your
chest. Allow the barbell to touch your upper chest but do not bounce it off your
chest
-
Exhale whilst contracting your chest
muscles and using them to push the barbell up. Do not lock out at the end of the
movement
Please click here to return to
the Training Guide Menu:

| |
Advertising
|