The chest press is one of the greatest strength exercises of all time. Walk into any gym, or box, and you’re guaranteed to see at least one person led underneath the barbell (or with a pair of dumbbells), trying to push as much weight as possible. Sometimes they’re even accompanied by a buddy (or two) who stands above them shouting ‘DRIIIIVE!’.
But, this long-standing staple can still cause confusion when it comes to where the weight bench is best placed for the ultimate chest gains: is it better flat or at an incline? Ultimately, we want to opt for the position that’s going to give us the most bang for our buck, but knowing which that is exactly is the question. So, with the help of an expert, we try to answer it.
