How Incline Should the Bench Be?

Lie back on an incline bench. Make sure the bench is adjusted to between 15 and 30 degrees on an incline. Anything higher than 30 degrees mainly works the anterior deltoids (shoulders). Your grip should be where your elbows make a 90-degree angle.

Should incline bench be at 45 degrees?

Targeting the upper and lower pectoralis major, anterior deltoid and lateral triceps brachii, the researchers' observations led them to conclude that an incline of 30 or 45 degrees is optimal.

What is a good incline bench press?

Research shows that the correct angle of the Incline DB Bench Press should be 30 degrees from flat to target the upper chest. 30 degrees may seem like a very small angle, but it is proper incline bench press form for placing the strain on your upper pecs and minimizing the effect on the anterior deltoid muscles.