Band Incline Chest Press

Sets and reps

• For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets.
• For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9).
• Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Variations

The same movement with other equipment or a different angle.

• Band Chest PressResistance band
• Cable Chest PressCable
• Machine Chest PressMachine
• Cable Decline Chest PressCable
• Cable Incline Chest PressCable
• Machine Decline Chest PressMachine
• Machine Incline Chest PressMachine
• Machine Standing Chest PressMachine
• Smith Machine Decline Chest PressSmith machine
• Smith Machine Incline Chest PressSmith machine

Alternatives

Other exercises for the chest, for when the resistance band is taken or you want a change.

• Archer Push-UpBodyweight
• Barbell Bench PressBarbell
• Barbell Decline Bench PressBarbell
• Barbell Floor PressBarbell
• Barbell Guillotine PressBarbell
• Barbell Incline Bench PressBarbell
• Barbell Larsen PressBarbell
• Barbell Reverse-Grip Bench PressBarbell

Questions

What muscles does the Band Incline Chest Press work?

The Band Incline Chest Press mainly works the chest and triceps.

What equipment do you need for the Band Incline Chest Press?

A resistance band.

How many sets and reps of the Band Incline Chest Press?

For strength: 3 to 5 sets of 3 to 6 reps, resting 2 to 3 minutes between sets. For muscle: 3 to 4 sets of 6 to 12 reps (up to 15 on smaller lifts), resting 1 to 2 minutes, ending each set 1 to 3 reps short of failure (RPE 7 to 9). Add a rep or a small amount of weight once every set reaches the top of the range at the same effort.

What can I do instead of the Band Incline Chest Press?

Archer Push-Up, Barbell Bench Press, Barbell Decline Bench Press and Barbell Floor Press work the same main muscle.