Incline Bench Press

Starting position

• Set the bench to 30–45°, pull your shoulder blades together.
• Feet planted, grip slightly wider than shoulder width.

Execution

• Lower the bar to the upper chest just below the collarbone.
• Press straight up, elbows slightly in front of the body.
• Breathe in on the way down, breathe out as you press.

Common mistakes

• Bench too steep: the shoulders take over.
• Bringing the bar to the neck or belly instead of the upper chest.
• Letting the shoulders roll forward.