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 Incline bench angles
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Amateur Bodybuilder 
Posts: 287 |
What angle do you guys prefer on the incline DB bench? I normally go to about 30 degs, but almost every other person in my gym is at 45 degs or higher. Keep in mind, though, that most of them are struggling with the 50 lb bells. Anything higher than 45 seems to me is hitting the delts more than I'd like. I do plenty of shoulder presses on shoulder day that I'd prefer to hit the upper pecs as much as I can on the incline. I just feel like I must be missing some benefit because my flat and incline weights are nearly identical and progress at about the same pace. And the incline BB bench must be at a fixed 45 deg for a reason, there's no way there'd be something in the gym that just didn't make sense      | ||
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Pro Bodybuilder 
Posts: 464 |
It's at a 45 degree angle because it's either old or made by an inferior company. Inclines should be performed about where you are doing them -- 45 degrees and up hits the delts > or = the chest. ------------------ Copyright � 2001 TheMachine Company, Inc. | ||
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Elite Bodybuilder 
Posts: 1235 |
Actually the best angles are between 20 and 30 degrees. Its easier on the shoulders and allows you to do the exercise the right way. I use dumbells exclusively due not only to preference but out of necessity due to injuries,ect. The best benches are the type with the adjustable angled seat and one that can be flat or all the way up to almost 90 degrees. See a bench like that and you'll know exactly what I am talking about. ------------------ | ||
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Amateur Bodybuilder
Posts: 125 |
I adjust throughout my workout. I start almost flat then bump up a notch or two. I get a great workout that way. |
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