Incline Barbell Bench Press. To touch your chest or not to touch it?

[psychedout]

My friend and I were debating this.

Personally I feel on flat/decline the bar must touch your chest, however, I don't feel the same about incline.

I feel stopping about 3 inches short of touching your chest is best.

What do you all think?

 

[psychedout]

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[The Red Dragon]

I touch my collarbone

 

[danielson]

i gotta say i dont touch on inclines, it just doesnt feel natural to me on the incline

 

[The Red Dragon]

Everyone's shoulder girdle is designed differently

 

[anabolicmd]

Full. Range. Of motion. Always.

 

[WalkingBeast]

I always use full range

 

[Synpax]

Delvier's Strength Training Anatomy says to kiss the colar area; my flat bench just kisses my nipple line.

 

[Texas Ranger]

Full range of motion all the way!!

 

[MR.DUMBELL]

always touch my chest on incline