How To: Barbell Incline Chest Press

[@ScottHermanFitness]

*💪 CLICK THAT NOTIFICATION BELL SO YOU NEVER MISS AN UPLOAD!* I see a lot of people doing their incline pressing wrong.. I hope you're not one of them! :-D

[@kevinmeerman1028]

ScottHermanFitness still watching your old videos haha

[@kyleh3693]

can you explain where to bring the bar down to

[@Ghostbloodman027]

why arlond was doing this exercise wide and was lowering the bar to the clavicle and up?I tried once with wide elbows and next day my shoulders were sore and not my chest,i tried your technique and worked but why arlond was doing it differently? kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqbXgGWtetmkl9k -- even his butt is not on the pad ,but i tried his technique on flat flys and were great i felt the pump in my chest.

[@edgar22452]

I noticed u put your pinky finger inside the rings on the bar a closer grip. Is that more effective in loading more weight than doing a wide grip?

[@shuvamsarkar9122]

What should be the angle of inclination??

[@digdis19]

Great video! I can't help but think that Mark Cuban just taught me how to incline press

[@Jesse12121]

Lmao

[@umair22449]

Wow that was amazing, did one set how I thought it was done after watching someone else’s video then one set after watching yours and I felt no tension on my shoulders and the bar felt way lighter. Great explanation and demonstration.

[@ralek592]

maybe he hurried after you watched this video and shadow spotted you. Scott lurks everywhere.

[@johnlewis4359]

STOP YELLING AT ME! I'M DOING THE BEST I CAN!

[@uegk-zb9xp]

john L TRY HARDER!

[@realmckoy1143]

john L - I know right!! He always fucking yells

[@xyz-pg3zd]

THIS IS THE GYM NOT THE LIBRARYYYY

[@VencedorGamer]

Right, stop talking to me like Greg Doucette! 🤣

[@Yuki-qs5mt]

Jesus loves you guys

[@ruralrob228]

I'm following a training programme at the gym and always come to your clips for quick refreshers before I go.Thanks for all the information and advise.Much appreciated Scott!

[@cashibe7671]

Me: Thinking I’m doing an exercise the right way Scott: Now look, when you’re doing this exercise...

[@quickeningfaith]

Thanks! I have been playing around with this form for three weeks now trying to figure out the correct way. You're the best personal trainer I could never afford :D you're hard work is really appreciated Scott!

[@joshqaszq4773]

"before you even touch the baaaah"

[@AdrianArroyo-kx9cj]

😂😂😂

[@justy19768]

@ScottHermanFitness By far and more than any other guy (redundant?) I find that you give the very best instruction on how to execute any exercise. Correct form is so crucial. Keep it up.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@123Zachtheman so your cant tell the shape of someone's chest by their shirt? is this real life?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@justy19768 thanks brotha. I am happy to hear that you liked the video!

[@techbrojoe]

This video really helps. I have never been able to go low due to flaring my elbows out since I thought that is what you're supposed to do. Appreciate this video since it looks like it's more of a military press type grip or a close grip flat bench press type tuck in your elbows exercise.

[@SVTCobraCrazy]

Why are all of you guys criticizing him. He is making this video to help us how in avoiding injuries and building muscle. If you dont like what he is teaching go troll somewhere else

[@humper2006]

scott, i really use all of your advice and expertise in my lifting routine. I am part of the 'Nation' online, but I was wondering if you could show those without a subscription the way to do a proper dumbbell incline press along with its proper form. i know my best workouts are those with my chest, so I am just trying to help those out who cannot subscribe to your site. thanks man, you truly are the best!

[@hvideos2832]

You're my favourite trainer, always straight to the point!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@ProViceRS really? So help me to understand why you think you should be putting so much weight on the anterior deltoid?

[@element509]

I like these new How-To's WAYY more helpful then the old ones. Keep it up!

[@Veeeeeee3]

Really good tutorial!! This is the proper way of benching. Far too many times I see people laying with there back flat on the bench just destroying there shoulders. It's personal preference with how much incline angle you have. I go from between 15 degrees up to 45.

[@simplyeditingtoday]

First video of yours that Ive seen. Really like your approach.

[@Dugg124]

thank you for explaining! I was told that touching your chest will blow an elbow, so to only go down to about mouth level!

[@Iostoturials]

The current Scott definitely beats that Scott in almost ever way. I like it.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@drafuse28 for sure brotha :)! Thanks for the kind response!

[@majeff]

Thanks for these tips. I've been doing this lift all wrong and now understand. I never thought to pinch my shoulders. Your videos have been a great help and I appreciated them very much.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

Straight up and down brotha!

[@katrinadavis9705]

Thanks. These pointers helped me get the form I needed to prevent me from getting an injury.

[@danielordonez167]

I literally love you . Always saving my life at the gym lol

[@mohdismael93]

hands down the best explanation/tutorial for this exercise.

[@genoperry]

man thanks for the info cause i really needed this man ppl dont understand when you incline that you should try to go up and down cause you will bust your rotator cuff quickly

[@MrMartinGEE]

thanks scott, i was trying this exercise last week and afterwards i felt pain on my shoulders,this video has came at a great time :)

[@Skrekksel]

Keep doing videos like these! You are a great teacher, and motivator!

[@kiosimoto09]

I used to think that too but was told that the bottom of the repetition where you touch your chest is where you use your chest the most. Since starting to touch my chest again it has been developing much better

[@zakbdz]

Should i shave my chest ?

[@craigsommerville3863]

When you workout with your shirt off the hairs fall out

[@bitchslapper12]

Doesn't make sense, wouldn't the body respond in growing more hair to protect from the cold ambient temperature (usual case in gyms)?

[@threethrushes]

Zak Whatever it takes, right babe?

[@ActiveNorte916]

Zak no wax it 😂

[@BlueFluGaming]

Gunnar Karlsson there’s something called sarcasm

[@Njumkiy]

first time doing this one and I almost dropped the weight due to how different this was from a decline or flat

[@jakeg3257]

same

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@Willea7x we will be doing them like this from now on :) Thank you for your input my friend :)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@Jordan121214 thanks brotha! Happy to hear many Hermanites are enjoying them! :)

[@luvjacquelineO]

Your videos are great! Informative enough to show good technique but not too long, thanks :)

[@ScottHermanFitness]

this is BRO SCIENCE!!!! You would have to arch your back like 100x more than what I am doing to make it "flat bench"

[@ry4nx]

Scott, respect to you for all of your videos, they really help me out and im sure they help out alot of people. Could you please do a video on properly lifting up the dumbells while doing a Dumbell chest press?

[@areposo]

it's more of a signature strategy for fitness gurus, it shows people they know what they're talking about because their bodies are the proof that it works

[@ChicoTooCold]

This is the first KZbinr I’ve seen a DECADE ahead of his time.

[@tkddiuryl]

WOW! Blast from the past! Where has Scott been?

[@Arz0rs]

TIP: Look at his chest during the exercise, you can clearly see that his upper chest is doing the work. Scott, you make great video's, if I'd ever became a PT somewhere, I'll refer to your videos! Cheers, happy holidays

[@inhibited44]

I used to flat bench press in my 20's and got bruises on my shoulder blades doing 200 lbs. Now I am old (56 yrs) and incline bench 130 lbs without getting bruised. I noticed that it's easier climbing the stairs at work now because I think the heavy weights are giving my body some additional endurance.

[@sinanr86]

I didn't in order to bench press I needed to sit down, thanks for letting me know Scott. Now I know what I have been doing wrong all these year.

[@healthyconscious3883]

Great description! Videos like this withstand time pretty well

[@kennethbutterfield8268]

Thanks Scott for all the videos you put up very helpful!

[@robd7934]

Great advice. I have always done well with incline dumbbell press but struggle with incline barbell probably because I flare out my elbows. I really hope this works. My upper chest needs some improvement.

[@jjgebarowski]

was this guy the fitness trainer in A Night at the Rocksbury?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

hahahaha. no, but I was on Real World Brooklyn

[@yeetahyeet7206]

+ScottHermanFitness nice

[@cooperstevens2]

+Jon G. lmao hes a doppleganger

[@WindyCitySavage4life]

lmao

[@revelations-420]

Guys, its called full extension, and I'm not seeing it.

[@AjaychinuShah]

thanks for the major FIXO MILITARY PRESS is INCLINE. And Raise is a different beast altogether.

[@stard00]

should have seen that earlier today since we worked chest and triceps, thnx for your videos Scott!!

[@FitRebelRah]

I really enjoy your instruction!

[@zSergATL]

stfu up nigga it was a joke calm the fuck down

[@Ax3989]

Hey Scott, thanks heaps for this vid, really great instruction. I have serious trouble with the incline chest press because of a really bad shoulder problem, but your tips should help alleviate the pressure on the rotator cuff. Thanks again mate looking forward to more vids!

[@KingUnderARoof]

Maybe it's just me, but that was the first time I heard you explain every bit of an exercise and why not to do some things. Thanks and good job!

[@inhibited44]

I am 56 years old and do this with 130 lbs for a few sets of 12 or so reps . I find as I age, my hands don't tolerate the pressure from the bar so well, so I bought some pipe insulation and wrapped it around the handle. I wrap my hand around the insulation instead of the pipe.

[@inhibited44]

I notice he has a seat at 90 degrees to the ramp his back rests on. Mine doesn't and I tend to slide off the seat trying to place the bar back on :)

[@Az-jt2zp]

I rewatched this video and I think I just got it, my first perfect incline bench I think! Thanks dude!

[@pukinamo4859]

thanks for the tip, i have a really bad chest. i have a big outter chest but my inner chest is empty. i also notice the first time i watch this video is im doing all my press program wrong. im really sure this can help working in my inner chest. again thank you

[@abhilashnarayana]

puki namo Had the same problem.

[@pukinamo4859]

i dont drink any supplement specially steroids, im a pure 100% natural, in my country rice is our major food but youll see less fat people here in philippines. ive been doing this workout for months and i notice some progress in my chest not that big but atleast ifeel a small muscle in my inner chest hehe tnx for this wonderful tips

[@sorento6107]

+puki namo Count your macros bro and avoid sugar.Eat brown rice,boiled chicken breast +good fat(olive oil).eat 5 to 6 times daily with small portion.(depend on your goal.Bulk or lose fat).Diet is everything.Its not easy just keep learning👍

[@sarianscarlett2337]

+Naza Kia why 5-6 small portions, scientific studies have shown it has little to no effect on speeding up the metabolism like people always say it does

[@sorento6107]

+Sarian Scarlett depend on your goal/bodyfat..If you want gaining your mass,use 50 30 20...more carbs needed.Just count your macro nutrition💪

[@NeutralGloomBot]

I wish I watched this yesterday as I had improper form and ended up hurting my shoulder. Live and learn. I'll try this next time.

[@javilionaire]

Scott! Most of us have a gap between our chests. Is it possible for you to do a video on how to fill the gap up? I think most of it is down to genetics though.

[@YouTuber-ip2zw]

2012.Woof

[@neptuneboy1]

i dint know why people always hate on this dude he gives good advice...

[@acxe212]

This is always a very good reminder

[@HoladayStyles]

perfect form Scott...can't wait to get in the gym and apply those techniques

[@jonnytech_]

Will try this tomorrow 🙈

[@TexasTechguy210]

This guy is still around? I use to follow and mimic this dudes work outs to the T back in 2011-2013

[@Daniel-Munoz]

How did it work for you?

[@TexasTechguy210]

@@Daniel-Munoz it worked great! This dude knows his stuff.

[@chrisj8712]

@Cocox2 If you notice the direction of the press, flat bench you are pressing directly over the nipples, incline it is much higher, even if his body looks more flat, the press is still higher thus hitting the upper chest. Hope that makes sense/helps.

[@DerickVonD]

I use a real wide grip and incline press at 30 degrees. I wind up about 2-3 inches above my chest and when I flat bench press, the bar wind up about an inch above my chest.

[@Diegovhndez]

Thanks man, it is appreciated a short video with just the essentials.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

I agree brotha :) Thanks for the awesome input!

[@CliveLee1]

Great help just starting the bench press and taking on board the advice given cheers Scott dude!

[@Xingjin4]

i miss u sir, its been 7 years. can you do shorts of these? itll be helpful.

[@emmanuelramirez4776]

These are actually some good tips, I tried them and could feel my chest being worked out more than my shoulders

[@justy19768]

Solid info on correctness of form.

[@JakoBang19]

Scott, what's a good exercise to work the lower portion of your chest for the lower portion is rounded out, not sticking out.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@brozac1011 Try hitting some wide-grip bench or cable flys to switch it up :)

[@johnkirk8650]

Thanks for the golden advice brother

[@aboulseem]

I was told by a bodybuilding friend that if I hold the bar at around 15 degrees forward and bring it down closer to my lower chest and maintain that position while lifting, it’ll bring out the V shape in the middle of my upper chest. I have some wrist problems so I prefer not to do it, but have you heard of this motion before?

[@edwardcastro2770]

Excellent video! Thanks a lot!

[@Jesperwalde]

Very good tourials so happy i found these tourials, really helped me alot in the gym! Thanks alot!

[@futurebil1267]

Glad you exist !! Makes my working out easier.

[@cbl001]

what should I do first? Barbel/ dumbell presses or Incline barbell/dumbell presses?

[@smokinmantis]

thx for the tips on the ab crunch, glute crunch and shoulder blade pinch. As always adding better form to my workout!

[@ScottHermanFitness]

WOW ERIC! Why? Explain the science... thanks

[@1010AD]

Always the best vids you post as you explain perfectly well good form, One problem I have is unracking getting into position it seems the weight is to heavy to get in position but not to heavy to do the exercise and I don't have a spot. Any tips??

[@davedoucet2532]

awesome tech, helped lower shoulder ag ALOT !!!!

[@Willea7x]

This is the way you should cover exercises, thanks scott!

[@Rahul23s]

Thanks man.. now I can correct my form and make some serious gains.. thanks a ton..awesome video! !

[@drafuse28]

Love the informative videos alongs with the different workout videos! Keep the good stuff coming

[@edgartj17]

great video, also notice that you lower the bar between your chin and nipple level , instead of nipple level like the flat bench press, great tip on lowering the shoulders , I am currently trying to focus more on chest so incline bench press is on my list, but don't barely done this exercise so this video should help

[@ThePodrocks]

Hey Scott, Im a long tine fan.I was wondering if you could do another mma workout.

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@ry4nx I actually have one already up! Check out "My tricks- dumbbell chest press" :)

[@ptaylor5413]

good video I always like to watch someone with good form do an exercise that I do in the gym.

[@nadimlone9221]

Perfect suggestion easy to understand and do it in a normal way

[@Pshyam808]

I was wondering if i do a incline, decline, and regular bench press on the smith machine, so that i can lift more weigh, will that help me get stronger and make my muscles grow even more?

[@sidneyromero]

Just one question, what motion should the barbell move? Straight up and down, or straight down and up and back?

[@ScottHermanFitness]

@ROBINER9 thank you my friend! We will never stop! :) promise! :)

[@Jacco6969]

Thanks to this video i can finally incline bench without shoulder pain thank you so much :')

[@jammyd101]

Awesome vid! Quick & informative! Thanks!!

[@Njderig]

What weight gainer supps do you recommend? I'm always on the go and just need it as a meal replacement every so often and not looking to gain weight, just maintain.

[@princeflurry]

you know how you mentioned to have our elbows under our hands, does that apply to benching on a flat bench as well? sorry I'm new to working out.

[@ujbnvf]

How long have you been training in gym? I'm sure you've made a video or something about it somewhere but I couldn't find it. Btw, you videos are great, keep em' coming :)

[@shavanga]

this is good i tried incline with a flat back it wrecks my shoulders by putting my shoulders back and having a slight arch in my back i feel all the weight in my chest thanks scott