Technique
Lie on an inclined bench with feet flat on the ground. Grasp the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulders and lower it to your upper chest, then press it back up to starting position.
A compound strength exercise that targets the upper chest muscles through a controlled pressing movement on an inclined bench to improve upper body strength and power.
Lie on an inclined bench with feet flat on the ground. Grasp the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulders and lower it to your upper chest, then press it back up to starting position.
Begin lying on an inclined bench with barbell held above your upper chest, arms extended.
Return to the starting position with barbell held above your upper chest after completing the press movement.
Control the movement, press through chest, maintain form, breathe steadily
Bouncing the bar, not controlling movement, poor form, incomplete range of motion
Increase weight, add variations, or perform more sets.
Reduce weight, perform fewer reps, or use dumbbells instead.
Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience pain in the chest, shoulders, or wrists. Keep your back against the bench throughout the movement.