Incline Bench Press

This week's exercise instruction and video demonstration is the Incline Bench Press, a very effective exercise that works the upper pecs, triceps, and shoulders.

Gigantic Bodybuilding thanks Global Health and Fitness for the exercise instruction and video demonstration. You will need the QuickTime plug-in (if you don't have it already in your browser) from Apple Computer to view the exercise video demo's--it's free and easy to download. Make sure that you put the plug-in in the correct directory and be patient while the video downloads. It's well worth the "weight"! Be sure to check back next week for an explanation of the regular squat, which works the quads, hams, and buttocks.

Instructions:

Lie on an incline bench.
With your back flat on the bench, grip the barbell with palms facing up, about 8-12 inches wider than shoulder-width.
Lift the barbell off the rack to the starting position, which is straight above your face, arms extended fully.
Slowly lower the barbell until it touches your upper chest.
Your elbows should be pointed out while the rest of your body remains in position.
Slowly raise (push) the barbell to the starting position while flexing (squeezing together) your chest.

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Incline Bench Press

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