Incline Chest Press Machine


Pro Tip

For best results, try to set up the machine so that your hands don't start far away from your chest or shoulders.


How To

  1. Sit in the machine so that your hands are positioned just in front of your shoulders, with your feet, lower back, and head all firmly planted in place.
  2. Exhale, extending your arms up and inward.
  3. Continue until your arms are fully extended overhead.
  4. Inhale and lower your arms, returning to the starting position.

Primary Muscle Groups

Upper Chest

Smallest portion of your chest, spanning from your clavicle to your shoulder. It takes up a very small area of your chest and is multiple times smaller than your sternal head.


Secondary Muscle Groups

Front Shoulder

Front portion of your shoulder.

Lower Chest

Largest portion of your chest, spanning from your sternum to your shoulder. It takes up a majority of your chest and is multiple times larger than your clavicular head.

Lower Tricep

Lower tricep, close to your elbow.

Outer Tricep

Outer region of your tricep.

Upper Tricep

Upper region of your tricep.


Equipment

Incline Chest Press Machine

This machine can help you improve your incline bench strength.


Variations

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups and require the same equipment.


Alternatives

Exercises that target the same primary muscle groups with different equipment