Which one do u think the best Flat, Incline, or Decline Bench Press?

god hand · 06-04-2005, 09:19 PM

I dont do decline and flat and incline bench havent done shit for me (but fuck up my shoulders!) I just want to know which ONE do you all think is better. Notice how I said which ONE!

shiznit2169 · 06-04-2005, 09:25 PM

we've already had countless debates about this topic. Just search for the threads using the search feature above.

Du · 06-04-2005, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by god hand

I dont do decline and flat and incline bench havent done shit for me (but fuck up my shoulders!) I just want to know which ONE do you all think is better. Notice how I said which ONE!

I dont do decline, I just do flat and incline. If I had to choose one, Id choose incline DB bench presses.

Declines, although great for the ego, cause some serious shoulder pain for me. Last time I did em, I was out for 3 weeks.

drew.haynes · 06-04-2005, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by du510

I dont do decline, I just do flat and incline. If I had to choose one, Id choose incline DB bench presses.

Declines, although great for the ego, cause some serious shoulder pain for me. Last time I did em, I was out for 3 weeks.

Same here, only flat and incline for me, which I think is ok... you won't have a weird shaped chest from that, trust me.

My chest routine is usually just flat barbell bench and incline dumbbell bench.

TJ Cline · 06-04-2005, 10:24 PM

I love flat bench, but it is also the only exercise that I get injured on. So its incline DB and decline barbell for me.

LAM · 06-04-2005, 10:33 PM

there is no best exercise for everyone. everyone's body is biomechanically different.

I hit my chest from all angles. so I do an incline movement, flat movement, decline movement and finish with a fly.

The Monkey Man · 06-05-2005, 07:58 AM

I've read that incline hits more overall volume of chest fibers than the others, but being a good lad, I like them all

FishOrCutBait · 06-05-2005, 07:56 PM

Decline bench is stupid, unless youve only done inclines your entire life, then you dont need decline.

gr81 · 06-05-2005, 11:24 PM

^^"oh yeah decline is stupid",,. what do you base that on may I ask? its so ridiculous to say such a thing, like it means anything. why not just say that you don't like it if thats the case. Decline is a great movement, and if your lookin specifically for hypertrophy then decline recuits more fibers then the other two.

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unless youve only done inclines your entire life, then you dont need decline

I would love to hear what scientific study you based your opinion on in the first place. jesus... BTW asking a question like "what is better" is non inclusive. it means nothing, why not be more specific and ask what would be more accommidating or condusive to your specific goals. almost everything has its place and its use in this game, very few things are always "bad" or "good" or "stupid".

Doublebase · 06-06-2005, 08:46 AM

Nick+ · 06-06-2005, 08:53 AM

Only got a flat bench so flat BP it is. It does do decline, but I've never tried it.......hmmm, maybe I'd better.

99hawkins · 06-06-2005, 11:41 AM

It depends on what area of the chest you want to place focus on. If you want to build the lower pectoral - go for decline or flat. If you want to place focus on the upper part of the pecs - go for an incline. You should be able to lift more on flat than you can with an incline.

In terms of my preference? I prefer working out with an incline.

SoFlaBoy · 06-06-2005, 03:14 PM

Flat is the best for overall. I would have to agree with LAM. You should do a little of everything. I do Flat, Incline, Decline and finish with bb flys. My chest is probably my best body part.

phantom939 · 06-06-2005, 05:48 PM

i like my inclines..havent done declines b4...maybe i'll give them a try

The Monkey Man · 06-06-2005, 06:07 PM

Declines always helped me build power for 1RM

Inclines made my chest wider and thicker looking

TriZZle305 · 06-06-2005, 07:00 PM

I do all 3 but if i had to choose one id choose flat because that is all you're tested on in athletics

vtx_ · 06-06-2005, 07:21 PM

i like flat and decline for barbell and incline for dumbells

Tha Don · 06-06-2005, 07:45 PM

as LAM said 'there is no best exercise for everyone'

personally i like flat bench, followed by d/b inclines

**CowPimp** · 06-07-2005, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by gr81

^^"oh yeah decline is stupid",,. what do you base that on may I ask? its so ridiculous to say such a thing, like it means anything. why not just say that you don't like it if thats the case. Decline is a great movement, and if your lookin specifically for hypertrophy then decline recuits more fibers then the other two.

I would love to hear what scientific study you based your opinion on in the first place. jesus... BTW asking a question like "what is better" is non inclusive. it means nothing, why not be more specific and ask what would be more accommidating or condusive to your specific goals. almost everything has its place and its use in this game, very few things are always "bad" or "good" or "stupid".

Well said. I like declines occasionally because I can use a tad bit more weight relative what I flat bench press. I currently only do flat benching, but I have implemented both decline and incline pressing movements in the past.

Doublebase · 06-07-2005, 09:30 AM

I just do flat. 5 sets. That kills my chest. I'm really skinny though.

06-04-2005, 09:19 PM	#1
god hand 10.5 out of 10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 4,217 Photos: 4	Which one do u think is best Flat, Incline, or Decline Bench Press? I dont do decline and flat and incline bench havent done shit for me (but fuck up my shoulders!) I just want to know which ONE do you all think is better. Notice how I said which ONE! Last edited by god hand : 06-04-2005 at 11:51 PM.

06-04-2005, 10:33 PM	#6
LAM Gym ratt/Part-time pimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 7,384 Photos: 2	there is no best exercise for everyone. everyone's body is biomechanically different. I hit my chest from all angles. so I do an incline movement, flat movement, decline movement and finish with a fly. Dumbest statement made in the Anabolic Zone for Nov TBD ----------------------------------------------------- What you talking about Willis ?

06-05-2005, 07:58 AM	#7
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 14,393 Photos: 57	I've read that incline hits more overall volume of chest fibers than the others, but being a good lad, I like them all Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

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FishOrCutBait lifts weights Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minneapple Posts: 4,817 Photos: 2	Decline bench is stupid, unless youve only done inclines your entire life, then you dont need decline. This is my journal. Click it and such "tried and true theory on one's self is probably the only non-biased proof that something works for someone." - juggernaut http://www.ronpaul.com/

06-06-2005, 03:14 PM	#13
SoFlaBoy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 19 Photos: 4	Flat is the best for overall. I would have to agree with LAM. You should do a little of everything. I do Flat, Incline, Decline and finish with bb flys. My chest is probably my best body part. SoFlaBoy

06-04-2005, 09:25 PM	#2
shiznit2169 flawless Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,184 Photos: 1	we've already had countless debates about this topic. Just search for the threads using the search feature above.

06-04-2005, 10:24 PM	#5
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	I love flat bench, but it is also the only exercise that I get injured on. So its incline DB and decline barbell for me.

06-06-2005, 08:46 AM	#10
Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 7,325	flat

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Nick+ Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: ... Posts: 1,868 Photos: 4	Only got a flat bench so flat BP it is. It does do decline, but I've never tried it.......hmmm, maybe I'd better.

06-06-2005, 11:41 AM	#12
99hawkins Integrity Join Date: May 2005 Location: England Posts: 201	It depends on what area of the chest you want to place focus on. If you want to build the lower pectoral - go for decline or flat. If you want to place focus on the upper part of the pecs - go for an incline. You should be able to lift more on flat than you can with an incline. In terms of my preference? I prefer working out with an incline.

06-06-2005, 05:48 PM	#14
phantom939 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 80	i like my inclines..havent done declines b4...maybe i'll give them a try

06-06-2005, 06:07 PM	#15
The Monkey Man Magical Apelikemenace Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Delhi, India Posts: 14,393 Photos: 57	Declines always helped me build power for 1RM Inclines made my chest wider and thicker looking Have Problems?... Chances are its due to overpopulation Save The Oceans, Save the Planet, Save Your Family, Save Yourself!

06-06-2005, 07:00 PM	#16
TriZZle305 Go Away Body Fat Elite Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 819 Photos: 13	I do all 3 but if i had to choose one id choose flat because that is all you're tested on in athletics My "Quest for Strength" Journal The Cheapest Supplement is knowledge! Follow me on Vi-Net, Health and Prosperity

06-06-2005, 07:21 PM	#17
vtx_ Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: usa Posts: 3	i like flat and decline for barbell and incline for dumbells

06-06-2005, 07:45 PM	#18
Tha Don Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham, England Posts: 3,826 Photos: 33	as LAM said 'there is no best exercise for everyone' personally i like flat bench, followed by d/b inclines

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Doublebase Lightweight, Ya Buddy! Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Philly Posts: 7,325	I just do flat. 5 sets. That kills my chest. I'm really skinny though.

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