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[Kaveh]

Mead, why I get so much deltoid engagement on incline. I barely feel chest

Plx halp

[Mead]

Originally Posted by Kaveh [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Mead, why I get so much deltoid engagement on incline. I barely feel chest

Plx halp

Check your incline height. Sometimes people go too far up. Then you start working the delts and shoulders more.

Try using dumbbells if you aren't.

You can also use the smith machine with the incline bench and a closer grip. This will also allow you to customize your setup (between bench and grip) to get the target focus.

[Kaveh]

Originally Posted by Mead [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Check your incline height. Sometimes people go too far up. Then you start working the delts and shoulders more.

Try using dumbbells if you aren't.

You can also use the smith machine with the incline bench and a closer grip. This will also allow you to customize your setup (between bench and grip) to get the target focus.

I use dumbbells often, but please elaborate by height. You mean how high I’m sitting on the bench, or the angle of the bench?

[ArunaGreen]

Originally Posted by Kaveh [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I use dumbbells often, but please elaborate by height. You mean how high I’m sitting on the bench, or the angle of the bench?

The angle

https://athleanx.com/articles/inclin...press-mistakes

TLDR = 30 degree angle is optimal

[Mead]

Originally Posted by Kaveh [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I use dumbbells often, but please elaborate by height. You mean how high I’m sitting on the bench, or the angle of the bench?

Originally Posted by ArunaGreen [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The angle

https://athleanx.com/articles/inclin...press-mistakes

TLDR = 30 degree angle is optimal

Yes, exactly. Sorry, angle was the better word.