2) Incline bench barbell presses
This exercise is derived from the flat bench barbell presses. The difference is that this one is not executed on a flat bench but one with an approximately 45 degree incline.
By changing the angle of attack the strain on the pecs shifts as well. This exercise targets the upper and middle pecs as well as the front deltoids. It basically trades in the amount of weight one can lift for more isolation.
The subject grasps the bar with both hands - again slightly wider than shoulder-width the slowly lowers the weight until it touches his/her chest. Pausing there for a second presses the bar up all the way again.
Special considerations: - at first this might seem like an awkward movement to many. Ease into it using smaller weight in the beginning till you get the feel of it.
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