upper chest isolation with maximum tension in the stretched position
perfect synergy between force curve and muscle stretch
targets the clavicular portion of the pecs for improved upper chest
development
Execution
Set a bench to 30-45 degrees incline. Lie back with dumbbells held above your
chest, arms slightly bent. Maintain this slight bend throughout the movement.
lower the dumbbells in a wide arc until you feel a deep stretch in your upper
chest
pause briefly at the bottom to maximize tension in the stretched position
return only halfway up, stopping before the top portion
repeat from this midpoint without completing the full range
Focus on the bottom half of the movement where the tension is highest. The top
portion offers minimal benefit as resistance decreases while the muscle
shortens.
Purpose
upper chest isolation with maximum tension in the stretched position
perfect synergy between force curve and muscle stretch
targets the clavicular portion of the pecs for improved upper chest
development
Execution
Set a bench to 30-45 degrees incline. Lie back with dumbbells held above your
chest, arms slightly bent. Maintain this slight bend throughout the movement.
lower the dumbbells in a wide arc until you feel a deep stretch in your upper
chest
pause briefly at the bottom to maximize tension in the stretched position
return only halfway up, stopping before the top portion
repeat from this midpoint without completing the full range
Focus on the bottom half of the movement where the tension is highest. The top
portion offers minimal benefit as resistance decreases while the muscle
shortens.