Description
Hex press at a slight incline to prioritize the upper chest.
01 · Setup
Set up the movement
- Set an incline bench to approximately 15–30° and support your upper back.
- Use an incline between 15 and 30 degrees.
- Keep your shoulder blades together and down, with your chest open.
- Keep your hands close with constant inward pressure.
02 · Execution
Perform the rep
- Lower under control toward your upper chest without losing inward pressure.
- Pause briefly at the bottom.
- Press with your elbows controlled and wrists neutral.
Technique cue
Continuous inward pressure and a stable path at a slight incline.
Common mistakes- setting the incline too high
- releasing pressure at the top
- flaring the elbows too far
- bouncing at the bottom
Safety notes
Risks of poor execution
- An excessive incline increases loading on the front of the shoulder.
- Losing inward pressure can shift strain toward the wrists.