The debate of which angle is best for bench press may not rival that of the rifts caused by sumo vs. conventional deadlifts, but it certainly causes a stir in comment sections. So much so, that ...

Research shows better muscle activation at a bench incline of this range. Also, doing the incline dumbbell press at the wrong angle can prevent you from targeting the ideal muscles correctly.

The big arms ideal is often thought to be a purely ... How to Do It: Set an incline bench to around a 60 degree angle, and sit back holding a pair of dumbbells. Allow your arms to hang down ...

The findings indicate that bench press angle significantly affects muscle activation. For the pectoralis major, a flat bench (0 degrees) was most effective, while a higher incline (60 degrees) ...