Incline Or Flat Bench Press
The flat bench press is a much more natural fluid movement compared to your everyday activities.
Incline or flat bench press. Your grip must be at the position where your elbows make around a 90 degree angle. However just like the incline chest press there are some cons. Sit on an incline bench and lie back.
When it comes to incline vs flat bench press the incline provides a superior range of motion over the flat press. Incline bench is an alternative exercise to the flat bench that places the back of the bench at a 15 to 60 degree angle. The science by josh bryant a science based approach to building a bigger bench press in this easy to understand book you can gain the knowledge that has taken josh years to acquire through practical experience and stringent academic study break through the barriers and build a huge bench press.
During the flat bench press with the elbows out. Incline chest press step by step. The flat press offers an overall chest activation while the incline bench focuses on the shoulders and upper chest.
The general consensus seems to be that an incline of 15 30 degrees will put optimal stress on the upper pec while keeping the recruitment of the front delts to a minimum. Incline bench with elbows out.