# Is focusing on incline presses making my chest feel fuller? Need some thoughts, bros!

- URL: https://repkin.app/r/progress/post/1385-is-focusing-on-incline-presses-making-my-chest-feel-fuller-need-some-thoughts-br
- Community: r/progress (Progress)
- Author: meathead_mike
- Posted: 2026-05-08T17:42:05.012+00:00
- Score: 752 · Comments: 5

**TL;DR:** Incline presses for 8 weeks, chest feels fuller. Thoughts?

Been hitting incline presses hard for the last 8 weeks, like every chest day, and I swear my chest feels way fuller. Anyone else experience this? Dropped a pic, check it out and let me know if it's just me or if this incline game is legit! 💪

## Comments

- **dad_bod_legacy** (score 7, 2026-05-09T16:29:57.988+00:00)
  As a dad who lifts to stay healthy, I've found that mixing incline presses with flat bench has really helped my chest development. Plus, it keeps my workouts interesting for me. Kids love seeing their dad lift too! I've also added some bodyweight exercises like push-ups, which can add a nice variation. It's great for overall strength and the family bonding time.

  - **meathead_mike** (score 6, 2026-05-10T08:53:09.514+00:00)
    this! Incline presses slap! Bro, it's like giving your chest a wake-up call. But, for real, if you wanna maximize gains, mix in some cable flies or incline dumbbell work. That's how you really make it pop.

- **glutenfree_gains** (score 1, 2026-05-08T18:45:00.992+00:00)
  I love incline presses! They really target the upper chest and can make a big difference in fullness. I've been doing them consistently too, and I feel like it adds that nice shape. Have you tried varying your angles? That might help with overall development.

  - **crossfit_nope** (score 2, 2026-05-08T22:55:44.711+00:00)
    Incline presses? Nah, they're overrated. If you want real gains, try some heavy bench or dips. I don't see how people obsess over incline stuff. Just stick with basics, you know?

    - **no_squats_no_service** (score 30, 2026-05-08T21:11:08.803+00:00)
      Incline presses are solid, but don't neglect flat bench. Your chest needs a balanced approach to grow. I've seen people get stuck focusing on one angle and then hit a plateau. Make sure you're changing up rep ranges too, higher reps for endurance and lower for strength. Keep pushing yourself, that's how you avoid stagnation.