Q: I’ve always had stubborn upper pecs. I think that’s how it is for most bodybuilders. I’ve seen that you don’t recommend incline presses, which puzzles me. I use that as the first exercise in my chest workout. Can you explain your thinking? [Read more…]
Incline Flyes for Upper-Chest Size? (study)
Q: In a recent newsletter, you showed a photo of incline flyes. I know you’re not a fan of incline presses, but do you still think incline flyes are valuable for some upper-pec mass?
A: I do, but at a low angle—around 30 degrees.
Trebs, et al. found moving higher to 45 degrees activates way too much front deltoid. [Read more…]
Incline Press Worthless for Chest Mass?
Q: In your early ebooks, you include the incline press for upper-pec development. Doug Brignole continues to say it’s worthless for chest mass. Do you agree, or do you still include it in?
A: Damn, you’re trying to get me to play defense. But after seeing and hearing Doug’s point of view and analysis, I have to agree with him. Seems I wasted lots of time and energy on inclines—although it no doubt helped my front delts… [Read more…]