The pecs are the main and the largest chest muscles. Their function is internally rotate the humerus (the upper arm bone) as well as adduct it (bringing it closer to the body). This last function is mainly responsible for the incline bench press motion. The pectoralis has two main heads,...
Muscles Worked by the Incline Dumbbell Bench Press The incline dumbbell press primarily works three major upper body muscles — your chest, shoulders, and triceps. While these are sometimes considered “vanity” muscles due to their high-profile appearance, they also play a key role in displaying ...
Find out how to do incline bench presses. Learn about the muscles worked and the mistakes to avoid when doing this popular exercise.
You may not be able to lift as much absolute weight, but the incline bench still checks many of the boxes of what makes a great strength lift. It’s conveniently loadable, has a relatively straightforward technique, and works multiple muscle groups at once. So,if you just want to get all...
What muscles do the incline push ups activate? The primary muscles involved in incline push ups are the pectorals, which cover the upper front side of the torso. Our mid and lower pecs originate from the sternum and insert into the humerus (upper arm bone). The upper portion of the chest...
The incline dumbbell press is a free weight exercise designed to target the chest, shoulders, andtriceps, independently hitting each side of the body. This exercise is a great way to focus on and define your upper-chest muscles. Unlike the more traditional flat bench press, the incline press...
What makes doing a push-up on an incline a great alternative is that it works the same muscles as the traditional exercise, so getting strong in this position will directly translate into doing the full, parallel-to-the-ground move.
Learn how to do incline dumbbell curls correctly to get the most out of this powerful biceps exercise and build bigger biceps.
Equipment: Cables, bench Difficulty: Beginner What is Incline Cable Fly? The incline cable fly is a resistance exercise that primarily targets the upper chest muscles, specifically the clavicular fibers of the pectoralis major. It involves using a cable machine with adjustable pulleys and an incline...