Incline Chest Press: How to Do It, Muscles Worked & Form Tips

Muscle group: Chest
Primary muscles: Chest
Secondary muscles: Shoulders and triceps
Equipment: Machine/Barbell
Type: Compound
Level: Beginner

Video: “INCLINE CHEST PRESS | Exercise Form Guide” by Max Euceda on YouTube.

How to do the Incline Chest Press

Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat for your height. The handles should be near the top of the pectorals at the beginning of the motion. Your chest and head should be up and your shoulder blades retracted. This will be your starting position.
Press the handles forward by extending through the elbow.
After a brief pause at the top, return the weight just above the start position, keeping tension on the muscles by not returning the weight to the stops until the set is complete.

Muscles worked

The Incline Chest Press mainly works your chest, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Incline Chest Press start and finish positions

Incline Chest Press: Starting position — Starting position

Incline Chest Press: Ending position — Ending position

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