Q&A: The Angle of the Incline Press

Q&A: At what angle should one set the incline bench? I see many put it higher then others.

Answer: It all depends how much emphasis you want to place on the front deltoids. The higher the angle, the more delts you’ll engage within the incline press. Personally, I find the 30-degree the most effective for hitting my upper chest, while keeping delt usage to a normal/minimum. I can squeeze and contract the muscle so much more effectively at that angle, plus it allows me to being the bar lower to my torso for that extra fascia stretch.