How to Do Incline Bench Presses
Start by lying with your back on the bench, your feet planted firmly on the floor. Your knees should be bent at a 90-degree angle and your hips should be raised so that your body forms a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
Grasp the barbell with a slightly wider than shoulder-width grip. Your hands should be positioned just outside your shoulders and your wrists should be straight.
Take a deep breath and then lift the barbell off the rack and hold it at arm's length above your chest.
Keeping your elbows tucked in close to your body, slowly begin to lower the barbell down towards your chest.
As you feel the stretch in your chest muscles, pause for a second and then exhale as you press the barbell back up to the starting position.
Repeat this motion for 8-12 repetitions.
Tips for performing the incline bench press:
-Keep your core engaged throughout the entire exercise.
-Don’t arch your back.
-Don't let the bar touch your chest.
-Keep your elbows close to your body.
-Press the barbell back up with force.
-Inhale on the way down and exhale on the way up.
-Choose a weight that is challenging but not too heavy.
-Focus on contracting your chest muscles as you perform the exercise.
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