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#1
03-07-06, 12:22 AM
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Bench Press vs. Incline Bench Press
What to YOU use as your primary mass builder. I personally switch between which I do first each workout. (every 4 days)
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#2
03-07-06, 09:58 AM
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I always start with incline first and then flat second. You're stronger on the flat, so best to use most of your energy on your weaker position. If I could only do one, it would be the incline, it hits both parts of the chest better.
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03-08-06, 05:26 PM
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03-08-06, 06:52 PM
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I powerlifted so long for a while it felt shitty not to do flat bench first. Incline actually hurts my shoulders worse than flat bench but not bad really.
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03-08-06, 09:16 PM
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I don't know which is a better mass builder but I definitely feel the pump better with an incline bench. Make sure you include some movements for the lower pec as well like decline bench press or high-to-low cable x-over (or decline bench cable x-over) because you don't want unsymmetrical pec development.
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03-08-06, 09:19 PM
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I switch them up all the time, and I also alternate between barbells and dumbells. One day I'll do bb incline and db flat, then db incline and bb flat, then start with bb bench and...well, you get the idea
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#10
03-08-06, 10:07 PM
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Yes variety is KEY!
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03-09-06, 12:47 AM
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I read a study saying that flat bench was the best mass builder (don't ask me where cus I don't remember.. probably MD), but I personally switch from flat first to incline first.
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03-09-06, 09:05 AM
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What inclination do you use? 45 degrees or less?
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03-09-06, 09:07 AM
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03-09-06, 10:49 AM
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Dude that would be 90 degrees. AS for lifting I tend to fous more on incline and decline and stay away from flat presses.
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03-09-06, 01:21 PM
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So is 45 okay?
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03-09-06, 02:21 PM
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Arnold used to change the angle of the bench every set starting at 15 then 25 then 35 then 50. I think I am going to try that.
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03-09-06, 02:43 PM
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I would say 45 or less. IMO any more and you use too much delts. I cange it up simaler to above except I do 15 for a couple of weeks then 25 etc..
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03-15-06, 05:22 PM
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Not to crap on the original question here (because I've actually been wondering the same) but how much bench is too much bench on one day. I've been doing reps of 8, 8, 6 on flat, incline, close grip, and decline. Should I worry about over training?
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#20
03-15-06, 05:28 PM
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Shit my bad, wtf was I thinking  I do flat presses as well.
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#21
03-15-06, 09:29 PM
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I do 4 sets on almost everything, not including warm ups.
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03-16-06, 05:52 AM
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03-16-06, 07:16 AM
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So when would you be overtraining?
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03-20-06, 05:59 AM
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ill try 2 find where i read it but susposedly there really isnt an upper and lower pec u can isolate separately...and it also said that 15degrees (incliner OR decline) is the most optimal angle 4 chest muscle recruitment and taking the shoulders out of play
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