Upper Pec Workouts

Incline Bench Presses

Bench Presses are the basic compound lifts for chest, shoulders and triceps. It is one of the major chest exercise. Incline Bench Presses are done to target the upper pecs. It helps to build mass and strength to upper and middle pectoral muscles.

To do Incline Bench Press. Lie on an incline bench. Grasp the bar with a medium wide grip. Lift the bar and hold it straight up overhead. Lower the bar to the upper pecs, stop for a moment and press back to the starting position. It is important to have a training partner spot you if the weight is heavy.



Incline Dumbbell Press

The execution is very similar to the Incline bench Press but the only difference is that you are using dumbbells instead of barbells. The advantage of using dumbbells is that you can have a greater stretch which will be beneficial for shorter guys. The disadvantage is you cannot use much heavier weights and some beginners find it difficult to balance the weights.



Incline Dumbbell Fly's

Incline dumbbell fly's are done to build mass on the upper pectorals. To do incline dumbbell fly's lie on an incline bench. Hold dumbells at arm length above you, palms facing each other. Lower the weights out and down to either side in a wide arc. Bend the arms slightly to reduce the stress on the elbows. Lift the weights back along the same wide arc.



Smith Machine Incline Press



Some lifters especially beginners find it attractive due to the safety factors.