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seated incline and decline presses

jclarkson Posts: 8 Joined: 2006/02/24	2006/06/18, 12:23 PM I usually work out alone, therefore I often use machines to reduce the chance of injury (or embarassment from dropping something) I was wondering if doing seated incline and decline presses is as good as doing them on your back thanks so much for any input
FilthyPL3B Posts: 262 Joined: 2006/04/04	2006/06/18, 12:31 PM the way i understand it, doing them on a bench is better for advancing strength and bulk. however, the seated machines allow you to isolate the upper and lower pectoral regions in a simpler fashion.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2006/06/18, 01:16 PM Any free weight exercise is superior. A machine isolates the movement in a certain plane, whereas freeweights make you do the whole job. Stabilizers come into play, this will make you stronger. Machines do have their place. I like to for instance on chest day after I do my declines(free weight), finish up with a couple sets on the Hammer Strength decline machine. Really gives me that final blood pump. -------------- Maximus from Gladiator....Strength and Honor!
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2006/06/26, 11:13 PM If you are concerned about hurting yourself or not being able to push out a rep then you could always try dumbbells. They give you the advantage of free weights without as much risk of working out alone that barbells have.