Inclined pressing

Admiral Huddy · 19 Jun 2009 at 16:35

To increase the size of the upper part of the Pectorlis Mjr, would you suggest altering the incline to 45 degrees which is the maximum before the delts come in or stick to a lower setting. I have to admit, for years I've stuck around 30 and not reaped the rewards.

What do you use/suggest?

Morba · 19 Jun 2009 at 19:04

has the rest of your chest grown significantly in comparison? if not, i wouldnt be inclined (hur hur hur) to worry too much about incline pressing.

Macabre · 19 Jun 2009 at 19:26

I sit at 30 degrees and my upper chest is huge.
Tbh why don't you try 45 degree for a period of time, and see if you gain anything?

Big Chris · 19 Jun 2009 at 20:04

I've been pondering this too, the mid and lower section of my knockers are coming along nicely, but there's a noticebale difference up top. I've always had the bench at about 30 since the gym instructor told me I'd be working my shoulders too much and not the chest. Was he talking out of his backside?

BennyC · 19 Jun 2009 at 22:56

I found 45 Degrees completely mullered my shoulders and couldn't really feel it doing much for my chest at all. Been using 30 degrees for a while now and it's much more comfortable and I seem to be making progress. Each to our own, try it and see!

moogie · 20 Jun 2009 at 01:20

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BennyC · 20 Jun 2009 at 12:29

moogie said:
have a look at this

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/glasscut3.htm

Good watch, may try using that slightly altered (at an angle grip) on my presses.