Dumbbells separate at the bottom
Squeeze is lost at the stretch; inner pec stimulus disappears.
Overactive muscles
Anterior deltoidPec minor
Corrective work
Foam RollPectorals↗StretchDoorway pec stretch↗Push · Upper Body
Incline Hex Press
Coaching cues
- Incline bench; two hex dumbbells pressed flat together
- Squeeze continuously throughout every rep
- Press to lockout; lower to the upper chest with the squeeze maintained
- Targets upper pec and inner pec simultaneously
Common faults 2
Lower back arches off the pad
Erectors hyperextend to assist the incline press.
Overactive muscles
Erector spinaeLatissimus dorsi
Corrective work
Foam RollLats↗StretchLat stretch (kneeling overhead)↗