Incline Chest Presss

The purpose of the incline press is to focus more of the work on the upper pecs. The main benefit in performing incline presses is to develop the upper portion of the pectoral muscles. When the bench is set at an incline (15 to 30 degrees), you activate your shoulders more since it's comparable to a shoulder press.Incline bench is an alternative exercise to the flat bench that places the back of the bench at a 15 to 60 degree angle. The general consensus seems to be that an incline of 15-30 degrees will put optimal stress on the upper pec while keeping the recruitment of the front delts to a minimum.The chest press targets your pectorals, deltoids, and triceps, building muscle tissue and strength. It also works your serratus anterior and biceps. This upper body strength and power help with daily activities such as pushing strollers, shopping carts, and heavy doors.