Should you incline bench press?

Hey there,  Some people say that although the incline bench press is a fine exercise for your chest and shoulders, it doesn’t offer any advantages over the flat bench press. That is, they claim that all you have to do to build a muscular, defined chest is get strong on the flat bench press. Others take this a step further, and say that incline bench pressing is really just a poor compromise between overhead pressing and flat bench pressing. According to these people, it doesn’t train your shoulders as well as overhead pressing and doesn’t train your chest as well as flat bench pressing, making it unnecessary. There’s a kernel of truth to this argument—the incline bench press isn’t an essential exercise, but it also isn’t a waste of time. First of all, no single exercise is essential to building a great physique, but that doesn’t mean that particular exercises don’t offer unique and worthwhile benefits (as the incline bench press does). Second, although it’s true that flat barbell bench pressing will also train your “upper chest” to a degree, research shows it’s not as effective in this regard as incline bench pressing. So, while you don’t need to be incline bench pressing, if you do, you’ll likely experience more development in your upper pecs. This isn’t to say that you should only incline bench press, though—the flat barbell press deserves a spot in your routine as well. Why? Because it likely does a better job of training your mid- and lower-pecs, and it allows you to use much heavier weights than the incline bench press, which is going to produce more total muscle growth over time. In other words, if you get really strong on the flat bench press, you’ll add some serious mass to your chest along the way. So, to maximize your chest development, you want to include both the flat and incline bench press in your workout routine. Also: If you want to learn more about the grammar of gains and how to use it to get fitter, leaner, and stronger than ever before, check out one of my bestselling books: For men trying to gain their first 25 pounds of muscle: ⇒ [( For women trying to gain their first 15 pounds of muscle or lose the same amount of fat: ⇒ [( For advanced lifters trying to reach their genetic potential for muscle and strength: ⇒ [( Go for it! Mike P.S. Want some help building your best body ever? Here are 5 ways I can assist whenever you’re ready:  ​⇒ 1) Want to be your own coach? Read one of my bestselling books for [men]( and [women](.  ⇒ 2) Want free workout and meal plans? Download my science-based diet and training templates for [men]( and [women](.  ⇒ 3) Want an easy boost? Add a couple of my [all-natural sports supplements]( to your regimen, like a [protein powder]( [pre-workout]( or [fat burner]( (and save 20% on your first order with code LEGION20). (Looking for something else? [Fish oil]( [Multivitamin]( [Post-workout]( We’ve got it all, frando. Check out everything [here]( ⇒ 4) Want personalized help? Check out my [custom meal plan]( and [VIP one-on-one coaching]( services. ⇒ 5) Want a free workout app? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced weightlifter, [Stacked]( can help you gain muscle and strength faster. And if none of that tickles your neurons, you might like all the simple, practical, and evidence-based teachings over at my [blog]( [podcast]( [YouTube channel]( and [Instagram](. You received this email from Legion Athletics, Inc.. If you would like to unsubscribe, [click here](.