I think the bench that I have at home has a bit of a high angle, i dont feel comfortable benching on incline, and I know i need to do it because most of the chest is in the upper part and mine is lagging behind. I havent measured the angle my bench has but i think its about 40-45 degrees.
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01-01-2003, 12:34 PM #1Registered User
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Best angle for Incline bench press?
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01-01-2003, 12:44 PM #2Registered User
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i asked this a few days ago and the response was 30 degrees. i think i was at about 45 degrees as well. i like the new angle better
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01-01-2003, 01:15 PM #3Registered User
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Not above 45 degrees, but not below 30 degrees.
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01-01-2003, 03:52 PM #4Registered User
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a lot of people say 30 is the best
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01-01-2003, 03:55 PM #5Registered User
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my gym only has a 45 or 40 but i wish they had a thirty... u can make ur own by putting the smith machine bench in a box..
mike
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01-01-2003, 04:11 PM #6Stand Your Ground
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I like to do both.....barbell at 40 to 45 and dumbell at more like the 30 degree mark.....I think blastin em at different angles is good.
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01-01-2003, 04:21 PM #7Registered User
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different angles every single set!!!!!!!!!!
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01-02-2003, 08:51 AM #8Registered User
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30% sees best. i don't know why incline benches are always 45%
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01-02-2003, 06:10 PM #9Registered User
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I use a 30 degree angle everytime. Less shoulders that way.
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01-02-2003, 07:43 PM #10Registered User
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Don't waste much time with incline.
If you're trying to develop a big chest, then spend most of your time on the 'flat' bench using a barbell. Do assistance work with db presses and dips. Spend little time working the chest on incline and decline benches.
Go heavy!!!
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