What angle for incline and decline bench is best for maximum muscle growth?
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10-08-2009, 09:38 PM #1Registered User
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What angle is best for incline and decline bench press
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10-08-2009, 11:44 PM #2Registered User
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The angle at which YOU feel it works your chest best. I prefer a (roughly) 30-degree angle incline or decline; anything higher or lower just jacks the hell out of my shoulders. Other guys swear by the traditional 45-degree angle incline press and a fairly steep decline as well. Just try out various angles to see which suits you best.
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10-09-2009, 07:10 AM #3Registered User
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Alright, sounds like a plan.Originally Posted by GuyJin
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10-09-2009, 09:12 AM #4Long Drive Athlete
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You don't need really *need* either incline or decline for maximum muscle growth, flat bench is enough, at least it is for me. I've found whats more important is that you've got your form good enough so you can add weight to the bar without getting hurt and constantly push your limits.Originally Posted by BYURS
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10-09-2009, 09:14 AM #5^^^ This.Originally Posted by GuyJin
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10-09-2009, 11:58 AM #6Strength Enthusiast
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36.572 degrees has been proven by nasa to be the optimal angle when doing inclines. Since you wont find a bench that can do this get into metal fab or just use one or all of the 3 to5 settings most benches will have
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10-09-2009, 12:01 PM #7Registered User
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Dips.Originally Posted by BYURS
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10-09-2009, 12:31 PM #8You are on ignore
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I always preferred higher angles on declines (more dip/like) and lower angles on inclines (barely more elevated than a flat bench). I don't know if it is "optimum" but I don't worry about optimum too much these days.
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10-09-2009, 09:23 PM #9Registered User
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dips for upper or lower pecs?Originally Posted by BradKemp
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