When i preform incline dumbells or barbell press it feels like i am using to much of my front delts. I tired dropping weight and really concentrating on hitting the upper pecs, but still i don't feel it at all after i do a set of incline. I also feel it alot in my triceps. anything you all could suggest?
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09-05-2005, 10:08 AM #1
Incline :/
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09-05-2005, 11:24 AM #9
Yep i would definetly drop the angle down. Hell the incline benches at my gym are set about about 45 degrees. I use the adjustable bench and put it at about 20 degrees and its an excellent upper chest exercise.
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09-05-2005, 12:20 PM #10
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Originally Posted by Dots
Like someone said earlier, a low incline helps.
Also, use alot less weight untill you get the mind-muscle connection with your pecs.Last edited by MiketheSwede; 09-05-2005 at 02:23 PM.
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09-05-2005, 12:54 PM #11
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09-05-2005, 03:03 PM #13
I used to find this, but now I never bring the dumbells in, they are always shoulder width apart at the bottom and at the top. I seen Jay Cutler perform them like this in his Ripped To Shreds DVD so I tried it and I found I was able to focus more on the chest with less shoulder movement and involvement.
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09-05-2005, 03:09 PM #14
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09-06-2005, 07:34 AM #16
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the truth is u ARE using lots of your delts and tris, i read somewhere that the chest is actually the least stimulated out of all three in a benchpress... tho i dont really believe that.
Either way as long as the angle is between 15-30 then ur fineMy journal http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=5662511
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09-06-2005, 10:11 AM #17
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09-06-2005, 10:36 AM #18
Thats why i prefer to do weighted pushups and dips. Any benching other than decline involves a lot of delt involvement. I reccomend db decline presses for anyone who is having trouble with chest.
Sometimes you have to see the bottom before you reach the top
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09-06-2005, 05:31 PM #19
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09-06-2005, 09:36 PM #21Originally Posted by Ian Charles
I was also going to suggest that. I feel the weight more on my front delts with db presses. I agree with the incline flies, I find they hit my pecs amazingly! Don't worry about using so much weight, focus on the contracting of the pecs and getting a good hard squeeze. Do incline then drop the back rest and do mid incline and then flat. The next day you'll feel the effectiveness of the exercise. I normally do 6 sets total, it works for me. Give it a go and see what you feel and if you like the exercise.Jeremiah 29:13
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09-07-2005, 05:54 AM #22
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09-07-2005, 06:00 AM #23
I find that mental concentration is key. For me if i focus on keeping my shoulders down and out of the picture for the most part my chest is pumped much harder leading to soreness the next day or two. Im using dumbbells for this exercise atm I find dumbbells work better for me and you dont need as much weight. anyway I believe its a mental issue. For me strength training is 50/50 body/mind. The same aspect for stomach crunches/situps if i concentrate on my stomach ill get more out of my stomach instead of my lower back/neck..etc.
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