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2 Fast 2 Slow Water Bottle Incline Press

Tempo contrast incline press that combines speed and controlled reps for both power and hypertrophy stimulus.

ChestIntermediateStrengthPress

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: chest. Secondary: shoulders, triceps
Muscle groupChest
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeStrength · Press
Sets & reps4 sets × 8-12 (2 fast + 2 slow cycles)
Estimated calories burned~26 kcal

How to do it

  1. Sit on an incline bench holding water bottles.
  2. Perform 2 explosive (fast) presses.
  3. Immediately follow with 2 slow, controlled presses.
  4. Continue alternating the 2-fast / 2-slow pattern for the set.
  5. Keep the core braced throughout.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Tempo contrast incline press that combines speed and controlled reps for both power and hypertrophy stimulus.

Common mistakes

Avoid losing form on the fast reps or rushing the slow ones.

Make it harder

Increase bottle weight or extend the slow tempo.

Make it easier

Perform all reps at a normal tempo.

Breathing

Match breathing to the tempo of each rep.

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