Does a 15 degree incline hit the upper pecs sufficiently?

[AD1985]

I only have a flat bench at home but if I put some big plates under one side it's basically an incline. Goes up to about 15 degrees that way. Is that too shallow to target the upper pecs or somewhat decent?

[air2fakie]

If you're looking to target upper pecs the same way a reg incline press would, not really. But you'll hit upper a bit more and still work your chest overall. Plus IMO a 15 degree angle is a decent alternative to flat BP, and good way to switch it up if you're looking for change.

Just make sure the setup is stable.

[dazitmayn]

you'll be hitting your upper pecs regardless, people underestimate how much upper pecs a flat bench is and overestimate how much upper pecs an incline is

15 degrees is fine.

[Garage Rat]

I prefer shallow angle also.
The higher the incline goes the more i feel shoulders/delts.
I would say how you do them makes a big difference.
Elbow more out and arc the dumbbells toward the face contracting squeezing the pecs as you press.
It's very important if you bodybuilding to feel the contraction each rep.
Dont let the weight fall into each other which takes stress off the working muscle.
You should be ok with the lower incline but you might want to save up and get a used adjustable incline bench to experiment with other angles.

[PurmaBulker1984]

Hits them plenty. I use DB at that low angle and it gives me a great ROM. Upper Pecs are also hit on Flat Bench, Dips, OHP. So they get plenty of attention if you have a balanced push routine.