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Incline bench press – BodyCraft Strength Training System User Manual

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CHEST

Incline Bench Press

Adjust the seat back to one of the holes in the INCLINE position. Your

comfort will determine which hole exactly. Adjust the seat so that the

bench press handles are even with your chest. Sit back in the seat so

that the seat back forces a forward lean. The bench press handles should

be adjusted for a comfortable stretch, about even with the front of your

chest. Too far back can cause excessive strain on your shoulders! Grab

the handles with an overhand grip and press away from your chest.

Return slowly.

Variations: Use an underhand grip, or neutral grip. Changing the grip

does emphasize different areas of the muscle group.

Primary muscles worked: Pectorals Major and Minor (chest), Anterior

Deltoids (shoulder), Triceps (back of the arm).