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Equipment Orientation Help Guide - University of Dayton

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Incline Bench<br />

Primary Muscles: Pectoralis Major, Triceps, Anterior Deltoids<br />

25<br />

Spotting<br />

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Spotter should have hands ready to catch<br />

the bar at any time by having one palm<br />

up and one down, or both palms up.<br />

Spotter should bend at the hips if<br />

necessary, and not at the spine.<br />

Spotter should assist moving the bar<br />

away from and returning to the horns.<br />

Starting Position<br />

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Adjust the seat so that the lifter’s<br />

forehead is directly under the bar.<br />

Position the bar at the set <strong>of</strong> horns that<br />

allow the lifter to remove the bar while<br />

in resting position. Load weight with<br />

weight collars.<br />

Exercise<br />

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Inhale as the bar is lowered towards the<br />

upper chest. Wrists should remain<br />

straight and in line with the elbows.<br />

Head, shoulders, lower back, and<br />

buttocks should remain in contact with<br />

the bench. Excessive arching <strong>of</strong> the back<br />

may cause injury.<br />

Feet should remain on the ground.<br />

Exhale as you push the bar to starting<br />

position.

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