Optimal angle for the incline bench is 30 degrees.

[pellius]

I always felt that the 45 degree incline was just too steep and was more of a front delt exercise than the upper pec.

https://www.ergo-log.net/optimal-incline-bench-press.html

[Methyl m1ke]

I prefer even less tho that means using dumbells or some complicated setup in a power rack.

[Methyl m1ke]

Related https://www.ergo-log.net/push-ups-just-as-good-as-bench-presses-for-strength-building.html

[Humble Narcissist]

I always felt that the 45 degree incline was just too steep and was more of a front delt exercise than the upper pec.

https://www.ergo-log.net/optimal-incline-bench-press.html

Yes, the 30 degree is much better.

[IroNat]

Gosh, you mean you really can target the upper chest?

[Never1AShow]

Gosh, you mean you really can target the upper chest?

Barbell hip thrusters can target upper chest if done properly

[joswift]

Gosh, you mean you really can target the upper chest?

here we go again...

[IroNat]

here we go again...

Yep.

[Thin Lizzy]

Barbell hip thrusters can target upper chest if done properly

Correct. Forget the “Big 3.” This is all you need💪

The man's whole business was ass work.

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[LurkerNoMore]

I always felt that the 45 degree incline was just too steep and was more of a front delt exercise than the upper pec.

https://www.ergo-log.net/optimal-incline-bench-press.html

Haney told me on several occasions that just putting 25 plates under the top of a flat bench was all you needed.  He said this here was the best chest machine built at the proper angle.

https://lifefitnessemea.com/facility/products/hammer-strength-plate-loaded

It was my favorite as well.  Since moving to FL, no gym here has it though.

[Humble Narcissist]

Haney told me on several occasions that just putting 25 plates under the top of a flat bench was all you needed.  He said this here was the best chest machine built at the proper angle.

https://lifefitnessemea.com/facility/products/hammer-strength-plate-loaded

It was my favorite as well.  Since moving to FL, no gym here has it though.

Hammer Strength machines are the best machines ever made.  Probably pissed Arthur off that his son out did him.

[Tbomzisback!]

Incline press FTW

[Never1AShow]

Hammer Strength machines are the best machines ever made.  Probably pissed Arthur off that his son out did him.

Riddle me this, Why has Hammer not made an excellent Barbell Hip Thrusters machine?

[Humble Narcissist]

Riddle me this, Why has Hammer not made an excellent Barbell Hip Thrusters machine?

Or an excellent penis pump.

[wes]

I always felt that the 45 degree incline was just too steep and was more of a front delt exercise than the upper pec.

https://www.ergo-log.net/optimal-incline-bench-press.html

Been saying this for years my brother.

[Deacon Jeschin]

I always felt that the 45 degree incline was just too steep and was more of a front delt exercise than the upper pec.

https://www.ergo-log.net/optimal-incline-bench-press.html

How about a spoiler alert for the clientele of Charles Glass?

Kayfabe that shit, brother.

[IroNat]

Now just wait a darn minute!

Are you saying it's possible to train the upper chest?

Is that what you're saying?

[BlackMetallic]

Or an excellent penis pump.

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[pellius]

Now just wait a darn minute!

Are you saying it's possible to train the upper chest?

Is that what you're saying?

Is there a pec exercise that doesn't activate the upper pecs?

[Van_Bilderass]

Hammer Strength machines are the best machines ever made.  Probably pissed Arthur off that his son out did him.

One thing they have consistently missed is having the proper resistance profile on the pulldown and rowing machines. Am I the only one who notices that you can pull twice as much weight for the first half of the exercise compared to the last half?

Some add extra handles to the machines to change the resistance profile.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UbE_Yj4KD/?igshid=1nv1s07ln891f

Or do rows in a different manner from intended
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdh5QqDz2E/?igshid=15s141y5u8bp0

[Humble Narcissist]

One thing they have consistently missed is having the proper resistance profile on the pulldown and rowing machines. Am I the only one who notices that you can pull twice as much weight for the first half of the exercise compared to the last half?

Some add extra handles to the machines to change the resistance profile.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UbE_Yj4KD/?igshid=1nv1s07ln891f

Or do rows in a different manner from intended
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdh5QqDz2E/?igshid=15s141y5u8bp0

I never noticed and haven't use the machines in years.

[IroNat]

So, is it true you can focus on the upper clavicular head of the pecs with incline presses and flyes?

This is astounding!

[LurkerNoMore]

All muscles are activated as a whole when pushed into contraction.  Barring injury or impingement of course.

People who say that incline presses work the upper are a bit naive.  It's mostly that they get better overall chest results than doing flat bench presses because their form sucks.  They have turned a flat bench press into a more front delt and triceps exercise.

[Hypertrophy]

All muscles are activated as a whole when pushed into contraction.  Barring injury or impingement of course.

People who say that incline presses work the upper are a bit naive.  It's mostly that they get better overall chest results than doing flat bench presses because their form sucks.  They have turned a flat bench press into a more front delt and triceps exercise.

Muscles work from origin to insertion. The clavicular part of the pectorals attaches differently than the sternal part. It's a subtle change in angle for sure though. So yeah, you can alter the shape of the chest by pressing at different angles.

[IroNat]

All muscles are activated as a whole when pushed into contraction.  Barring injury or impingement of course.

People who say that incline presses work the upper are a bit naive.  It's mostly that they get better overall chest results than doing flat bench presses because their form sucks.  They have turned a flat bench press into a more front delt and triceps exercise.

So then, it doesn't matter what chest exercise you do...it's all the same?

What about grip width?  Does it matter?