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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Training Q&A => Topic started by: ShortMonster on January 18, 2010, 08:57:09 PM

Title: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: ShortMonster on January 18, 2010, 08:57:09 PM: Compared to flat bench how much more does incline emphasize the front delts?
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: BatistaSL on January 19, 2010, 12:30:30 AM: not an expert but imho: depends on the angle. Increase the angle, more shoulders are used...
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: LatsMcGee on January 19, 2010, 03:10:53 AM: For best results with your chest don't go higher than 30 degrees.
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: Lion666 on January 22, 2010, 12:52:36 AM: Quote from: BatistaSL on January 19, 2010, 12:30:30 AM
not an expert but imho: depends on the angle. Increase the angle, more shoulders are used...
QFT
thats about right
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: big man on January 22, 2010, 02:35:51 AM: Quote from: LatsMcGee on January 19, 2010, 03:10:53 AM
For best results with your chest don't go higher than 30 degrees.
I agree. I look for the lowest incline I can find.
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: chaos on January 23, 2010, 06:02:00 PM: Quote from: ShortMonster on January 18, 2010, 08:57:09 PM
Compared to flat bench how much more does incline emphasize the front delts?
To take some of the delts out of the movement, try bringing the bar down as close to your chin as possible.
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: mesmorph78 on January 25, 2010, 06:17:16 AM: I always find this hits my shoulders greatly And most incline chest barbell stations are fixed
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: Hulkotron on January 25, 2010, 05:18:15 PM: If it's an adjustable bench I always put it on the lowest angle possible.
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: haider on January 25, 2010, 06:46:39 PM: Quote from: Hulkotron on January 25, 2010, 05:18:15 PM
If it's an adjustable bench I always put it on the lowest angle possible.
respected Hulkotron, do you have Ronnie's bodybuilding book? what angle does he reccomend for inclines?
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: Hulkotron on January 25, 2010, 09:37:55 PM: Quote from: haider on January 25, 2010, 06:46:39 PM
respected Hulkotron, do you have Ronnie's bodybuilding book? what angle does he reccomend for inclines?

Why the fuck do you keep stalking me everywhere asking questions about Ronnie? I'm not Hulkster you idiot.
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: ShortMonster on January 26, 2010, 03:42:30 AM: Quote from: Hulkotron on January 25, 2010, 09:37:55 PM
Why the fuck do you keep stalking me everywhere asking questions about Ronnie? I'm not Hulkster you idiot.
LMAO...
and thanks for advice fellas
Title: Re: Incline Barbell Bench Press and Shoulders
Post by: haider on January 26, 2010, 11:40:07 AM: Quote from: Hulkotron on January 25, 2010, 09:37:55 PM
Why the fuck do you keep stalking me everywhere asking questions about Ronnie? I'm not Hulkster you idiot.
Honestly, I'm really confused.