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Incline bench press: how to do it with good form

The incline bench press puts more focus on the upper chest and front shoulders than the flat bench press.

How to do it

  1. 1

    Set the bench to 30–45 degrees and lie with your eyes under the bar.

  2. 2

    Grip slightly wider than shoulder-width and pull your shoulder blades together.

  3. 3

    Lower the bar with control to your upper chest.

  4. 4

    Press up to straight arms.

Common mistakes

  • An incline so steep the shoulders take over.
  • Bouncing the bar off the chest.
  • Hips lifting off the bench.

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