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Incline Bench Press

MUSCLES INVOLVED MAIN MUSCLES: pectoralis major (clavicular area), triceps, deltoids (anterior) SECONDARY MUSCLES: deltoids (medial), coracobrachialis, serratus anterior, subscapularis ANTAGONISTS: latissimus dorsi, biceps, deltoids (posterior) VARIATION: WITH DUMBELLS MUSCLES USED pectoralis major (clavicular area), triceps, deltoids (anterior) TECHNIQUE Set up the bench in the same position as described for the [...]

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Barbell Flat Bench Press Exercises

Muscles involved MAIN MUSCLES: pectoralis major, triceps, deltoids (anterior) SECONDARY MUSCLES: coracobrachialis, serratus anterior, subscapularis ANTAGONISTS: latissimus dorsi, biceps, deltoids (posterior)   EXECUTION Lie flat on the bench and support your head and back with your hands. Position yourself so that the bar is directly above your eyes, with a [...]

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