Incline Press

Definition

The Incline Press is a type of exercise that primarily targets the upper part of the chest. It involves pressing a weight upwards from an incline position.

Scientific / Technical Definition

The Incline Press is an upper body strength exercise involving a bench set at a 15 to 30-degree angle to target the clavicular head of the pectoralis major. It also engages the anterior deltoids and triceps brachii muscles to a significant extent.

Benefits

• Strengthens the upper chest muscles
• Increases overall upper body strength
• Enhances shoulder and arm endurance
• Improves muscular balance by targeting specific muscle fibers

Examples

• Incline Bench Press with a barbell
• Incline Dumbbell Press
• Incline Smith Machine Press

Additional Information

• importance: The Incline Press is important for balanced chest development, providing focus on the upper portion of the chest which is often less targeted with flat bench presses.

Related Terms

• Bench Press
• Chest Press

References

• The Benefits of Incline Bench Press
• EMG Analysis on Bench Press Variations