Incline versus flat bench

**unforgiven** · 10-06-2014, 03:59 AM

Ok, guys I may have asked before. You guys remember I hurt my shoulder last year and it's still remaking havok on me. I've discovered though that inclines aren't as uncomfortable as flats. I know I'm using a considerable amount of less weight but it still seems strange to me. I've started the STK mass workout so it does get hammered but like I said not as uncomfortable as flat.

**PAiN** · 10-06-2014, 04:39 PM

Incline is where its at bro. Helps the shoulders out plus it develops my overall chest better than flat.

**kubes** · 10-06-2014, 04:45 PM

Originally Posted by PAiN

Incline is where its at bro. Helps the shoulders out plus it develops my overall chest better than flat.

I agree that incline really help develop the chest and shoulders better

**enrod** · 10-06-2014, 04:59 PM

I'd recommend it. I don't flat BB bench at all anymore and have a lot less shoulder related injuries.

**toppjimie** · 10-06-2014, 05:16 PM

I just read a interesting article about the bio-mechanics involved with certain exercises.it explained how to get the best results by performing the lifts with a motion best suited to that bodypart.as for chest.this author stated that the Decline bench press,which took me by surprise,was the best for chest development.It triggers more muscle fibers.try it if you have a decline bench

**Largerthannormal** · 10-06-2014, 05:36 PM

I have a torn labrum and i can not touch 135 on flat, I was competing at 181 raw open and touching close to 400 on flat, now I never will touch it again!

Incline is where its at, I cant still break into the 300s with minimal pain. Even if i have surgery or the pain goes away I still will not touch flat again.

**studmuffin** · 10-06-2014, 07:03 PM

Flat bench kills my shoulder so I do not do it.I do like inclines,I just have to warm my shoulder before I lift.

**Hatefactory** · 10-06-2014, 07:18 PM

Doing a false grip on flat bench seems to have alleviated some of my shoulder pain because i can angle my elbows in. It also helps me contract my pecs better

**enrod** · 10-06-2014, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by toppjimie

I just read a interesting article about the bio-mechanics involved with certain exercises.it explained how to get the best results by performing the lifts with a motion best suited to that bodypart.as for chest.this author stated that the Deline bench press,which took me by surprise,was the best for chest development.It triggers more muscle fibers.try it if you have a decline bench

Decline, really? I feel it hits the outter, say fly area harder than flat or incline but for overall development, I rarely see bodybuilders using the decline bench. Interesting

**animal87** · 10-06-2014, 07:49 PM

Neutral grip with dumbells or hammer bench's helps take stress off the shoulder too. Most people do incline too high and hit their front delt more than their chest, I set the bench lower than 45 degrees for incline.