Most Effective Incline

**Sholiz** · 05-01-2005, 05:56 PM

Incline DB bench (or barbell), which setting is best?

I usually warmup using 4 (on the bench), i think that translates into about 45 degreese. Then for heaviest set I work on 3 (feels better). I'm going to start using 3 Exclusively and 4 when I start working barbells.

What is everyone elses prefrence? -- in terms of angle?

chris2489 · 05-01-2005, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Sholiz

Incline DB bench (or barbell), which setting is best?

I usually warmup using 4 (on the bench), i think that translates into about 45 degreese. Then for heaviest set I work on 3 (feels better). I'm going to start using 3 Exclusively and 4 when I start working barbells.

What is everyone elses prefrence?

Incline smythe press and incline machine press right now. When i stop gaining on them I will use DBs and another type of machine.

**Sholiz** · 05-01-2005, 06:14 PM

Ooops, forgot one thing. what degree do you find it best at?

chris2489 · 05-01-2005, 06:51 PM

Probably 45 degrees

**warriors** · 05-01-2005, 07:26 PM

i like the dumbells better and as far as angle it's a very slight one.

**johnsbod** · 05-07-2005, 06:24 AM

Dumbells are superior to both barbell and machine IMO. Personally, I find 45 degrees to be too much of an incline and I usually stick to what I'm guessing is about 30 degrees. Anything more than that brings the shoulders into play too much for me.

Actual Size · 05-07-2005, 12:39 PM

Since the movement is almost a cross between a flat bench press and an overhead press.
A 30-degree angle is all that is needed. If the angle is more than 30 degrees, the deltoids begin to move the weight to me at least.

**ravadongon** · 05-07-2005, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by chris2489

Incline smythe press and incline machine press right now. When i stop gaining on them I will use DBs and another type of machine.

what is smythe press?

THEKING · 05-07-2005, 05:34 PM

My preference is to vary the incline from set to set. This allows variation and more muscle fiber sitimulation. Hey that rhymed! lol

**SDFlipStyle** · 05-08-2005, 07:23 PM

i use the lowest setting possible. i have no idea what angle the bench is at because usually the seat is angled too so its never the angle i think it is.

**johnsbod** · 05-08-2005, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by SDFlipStyle

i use the lowest setting possible. i have no idea what angle the bench is at because usually the seat is angled too so its never the angle i think it is.

Hey bro, good to see you over here.

**SDFlipStyle** · 05-08-2005, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

Hey bro, good to see you over here.

thanks for letting me know about it

Gust · 05-09-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

Dumbells are superior to both barbell and machine IMO. Personally, I find 45 degrees to be too much of an incline and I usually stick to what I'm guessing is about 30 degrees. Anything more than that brings the shoulders into play too much for me.

I agree. I think dbs are superior, and 30 degrees seems to put more stress on my upper chest. But i like change that from workout to workout or event from set to set, using different angle ranges.

MotorcityAl · 05-09-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by johnsbod

Dumbells are superior to both barbell and machine IMO. Personally, I find 45 degrees to be too much of an incline and I usually stick to what I'm guessing is about 30 degrees. Anything more than that brings the shoulders into play too much for me.

I also like the 30 degree angel better, and dumbells exclusively. I get more of a stretch at the bottom and more of a contraction at the top.

**DarkFalcon** · 05-13-2005, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorcityAl

I also like the 30 degree angel better, and dumbells exclusively. I get more of a stretch at the bottom and more of a contraction at the top.

I'm with AL and most of the guys, more then 30 and it becomes more of a delt workout. I used to use BB exclusively but since switching over the db's for these my chest has developed more.

**Proverbs** · 05-13-2005, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorcityAl

I also like the 30 degree angel better, and dumbells exclusively...

same here

05-01-2005, 05:56 PM	#1
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Actual Size IronMass Donator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North West Indiana Posts: 203 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	Since the movement is almost a cross between a flat bench press and an overhead press. A 30-degree angle is all that is needed. If the angle is more than 30 degrees, the deltoids begin to move the weight to me at least. __________________ Everyone who lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this? John 11:26 God Loves You, but do you Love HIM???????

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johnsbod Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vienna, Austria Posts: 2,965 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	Dumbells are superior to both barbell and machine IMO. Personally, I find 45 degrees to be too much of an incline and I usually stick to what I'm guessing is about 30 degrees. Anything more than that brings the shoulders into play too much for me.

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SDFlipStyle Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: RAF Lakenheath, England Posts: 52 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	i use the lowest setting possible. i have no idea what angle the bench is at because usually the seat is angled too so its never the angle i think it is.

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