How to do an incline champagne press

 Introduction:

Most people think that the incline champagne press is only used by weightlifters, bodybuilders, and athletes. That couldn’t be further from the truth! Anyone who wants to tone their back, biceps, and shoulders will benefit from incorporating the incline champagne press into their routine. In this article, we’ll discuss how to do an incline champagne press to improve your fitness goals and stay fit! We’ll also take a look at some helpful tips for adding this exercise into your workout routine! Read on to learn more about the incline champagne press and how it can benefit you!

 

Starting position

Sit on a bench with your feet placed firmly on the floor in front of you, and grab a barbell that is lying lengthwise across your lap. Let it rest there while keeping your arms completely straight. It is important to have your elbows tucked into your side because we don’t want them interfering as we perform our exercise. You also need to keep your back straight and not let it arch or sag toward either side. This will ensure you are activating all of your muscles correctly. Your chest should be up high and your shoulders should be pulled down towards your hips. Your head should be looking forward and you should take a deep breath in through your nose so that you can fill up your lungs fully before beginning. Exhale slowly out through pursed lips as if blowing out candles on a birthday cake. Take another deep breath before beginning again. Once more, exhale slowly out through pursed lips before beginning again for one last time.

 

Raise the bar up to your chest

If you want a challenging exercise that will put your chest and triceps through their paces, it’s hard to top an incline bench barbell or dumbbell press. Position yourself on a flat bench set at an angle of 45 degrees (use a flat bench if you have one). Grab a loaded barbell with palms facing forward and your arms perpendicular to your torso. Now lift until your upper arms are parallel with the floor—that’s one rep. Lower and repeat for 10-12 reps, then finish off with flyes for 2 sets of 15-20 reps using dumbbells. That’s 1 workout — be sure not to miss those — but feel free to vary any other exercise in our 5 best muscle-building workouts. Got questions? Ask away! We’re here to help.

 

Get tight through your glutes and core

Before you even think about picking up a dumbbell, make sure you’re flexing your glutes and bracing your core. This will help stabilize your spine and keep it in a neutral position, protecting against lower back injuries. A good tip is to pretend there’s a straight line running down through your belly button. This keeps all of your muscles tight and activated so you can use them to lift heavier weights without hurting yourself. Also remember that no matter how much weight you might be lifting, form always comes first! Even if you have strong muscles, if they aren’t firing correctly then your body could get injured. If you want to learn more about proper form when performing exercises with dumbbells or barbells then check out our post on proper exercise techniques.

 

Press up slowly, with control

Don’t have your elbows flared out, keep them tight against your body. You can bend at a 90-degree angle, but try not to round or overarch your lower back. Keep it straight. To take the weight off of your shoulders (and even further, if you want) you can place two dumbbells on top of a bench behind you and put one foot upon them so that you are basically doing a push-up with only one foot on the ground. This makes it much easier because you don’t have as much weight coming down on your upper body while doing these presses. The incline is meant to make it easier for beginners, so once you get stronger, just go back to regular push-ups. It will be a nice change of pace! The great thing about these is that they work your chest and arms in addition to helping with overall posture. They also help strengthen your core by making sure all those muscles are working together correctly to support proper form during each rep.

 

Touch the bar together above your chest

As you lower down, don’t bend your elbows more than 90 degrees, and make sure your arms are completely straight throughout. When you reach below parallel, reverse direction by pushing up with power generated from your legs, hips, and back. Be sure to control both ends of every rep. Shoot for 8-12 reps per set on each arm/leg. This is a great exercise for developing that coveted V-shape physique. Remember: This isn’t about how much weight you can move; it’s about how much muscle you can develop! Go heavy on these! Reps should be slow and controlled. Don’t rush through them or bounce at any point during the movement. If you’re not doing them correctly, it could lead to injury. Practice makes perfect here! Use lighter weights until you get used to performing them correctly.

 

Finish in locked out arms

Finish with your arms fully extended and locked out (don’t let your elbows bend at all). Don’t drop down into another rep—end with a fully locked out position. This will help maximize triceps activation and keep you safe from injuring yourself. Place your hands in a supinated grip, because a pronated grip can lead to elbow pain as well as bicep soreness. With your hands in that position, you’ll be able to activate more of your triceps instead of relying on just your biceps to get through part of the movement. The champagne press is a great exercise for building overall upper body strength. It works your chest, shoulders, back, and triceps muscles—all while improving shoulder stability. Start by doing 3 sets of 8-10 reps with lightweight before increasing resistance or adding weight plates to each side of the barbell. If you’re looking for new ways to challenge yourself, try holding a dumbbell between your feet while performing these presses or adding in some dips between each set! You could also work these presses into circuits or supersets with other exercises such as pushups or bench presses. The possibilities are endless!

How to do an incline champagne press