This Subtle Bench Press Adjustment Is the Missing Link for Building a Thicker, Fuller Upper Chest, According to an Exercise Scientist

No doubt, the bench press is one of the most popular exercises in the gym. Trying to snag a bench on International Chest Day is tougher than finding a parking spot at the gym during the first week of January. Part of the appeal is just how many variations you can implement to build a well-rounded, superhero-like upper body.

Take the incline barbell bench press, for instance. According to exercise scientist Mike Israetel, PhD, of Renaissance Periodization, a well-controlled incline bench...