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    Incline vs flat bench

    Would it be more beneficial for me to focus on incline more than flat bench in my program for size?
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    Too many other factors at play to give an answer to that simple question

    Expand on your entire program
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    Nope, bench press gives a lot more size development. But still do inclines because they hit the smaller upper portion that is difficult to hit otherwise and important for aesthetic pec shape/height.
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    Bench works the entire chest, incline is mostly front delt and upper chest
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    They both work the whole chest to a certain degree.
    I would do cycles of both say 8-12 weeks on one or the other.
    Experiment and see/feel where your trying to hit.
    How high you incline, and how you actually do the movement on grip width and elbow/upper arm positioning.
    I personally like a low incline for chest development and a wider elbow position will engage the pecs a bit more.
    Push the bar in line with the area of the chest your trying to hit with elbow position under the bar.
    If your just trying to get stronger a more tucked position is probably better as it help engage more shoulders and triceps.
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    One or the other is flat by a mile. If you want actual help post your full routine.
    Experience, not just theory
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