quick question

[Burden]

When doing the Incline Bench press is it best to go all the way down ( bar touches chest ) or down until your arms are parell ?? I was thinking parelle because my shoulder tends to feel weird , little stripping type of feeling but not to sure. I also do dumbell inc press but i like to switch it up..

[pay tribute]

I go all the way down, but if it hurts your shoulder then don't do it. As far as which one being better for muscle growth, I wish I knew

[Burden]

thanks for the quick reply,

[39+1]

When doing the Incline Bench press is it best to go all the way down ( bar touches chest ) or down until your arms are parell ?? I was thinking parelle because my shoulder tends to feel weird , little stripping type of feeling but not to sure. I also do dumbell inc press but i like to switch it up..

IMO full rom is over rated especially when using heavy weight when bulking, and you should deterimine why you are doing that particular exercise. shoulder or upper chest you would not need to go all the way up either.

[BigLittleTim]

Upper arms should be parallel to the floor at the bottom of the movement.

Anything farther puts stress on your rotator cuff and you're risking injury.

-BigLittleTim

[pognog]

what he said
but also depends on how wide your grip is...

[FreeDOOM]

I go all the way down because I want the full stretch on my chest. With the incline bench you will be not only working chest "emphasis on upper chest" but also the front delts and tris. So i think if you dont go down all the way you wont get the full benifit of the exericse.