Barbell Incline hits my shoulders more than chest

[ifineed2]

If your shoulders are significantly weaker then you're going to feel it there, but one thing you need to look at is what angle do you have the bench at? If it's more than 45 degrees you're incorporating your shoulders more, you should set it between 30-45 degree's (actually working your chest at multiple degree's is even better) to get the maximum benefit.

[Aobiah]

Also consider what angle your upper arms make with your body. I feel like if you flare your elbows out too much you will incorporate more shoulder than if you kept them a bit close to your torso.

[ifineed2]

Originally Posted by Aobiah

Also consider what angle your upper arms make with your body. I feel like if you flare your elbows out too much you will incorporate more shoulder than if you kept them a bit close to your torso.

ABSOLUTELY! Good call Aobiah.

[J_Bo]

You have to make sure to have your shoulder blades retracted and your shoulders pulled back, not allowing your shoulders to "roll" forward. Keep your shoulderblades pulled back throughout the entire movement, and be sure to not lock out your elbows and this should help put some extra strain on your pecs.

[*igohard247*]

your using too much wieght that your chest cant handle on its own so your shoulders kick in to help with the load. try lowering the wieght so you can actually feel your chest working other than your shoulders.