The Incline Bench Chest Press Pics. The incline bench press is one of the best upper chest exercises there is, but there's one major problem preventing us from getting the maximum. We can only use dumbbells!
Performing this move on an incline allows for targeted emphasis on the upper portion of the chest.
The incline or the flat bench chest press? The incline bench press uses the clavicular head (upper chest) because the muscle fibers of the upper chest are used to apply force in an incline position. The resulting inclined position targets your upper chest and the frontside of your shoulders more the the standard flat bench. The incline barbell bench press is an upper body strength exercise that targets the chest, shoulder, and triceps.