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Single Water Bottle Inner Chest Incline Press

Single-bottle incline press that emphasizes the inner chest fibers.

ChestBeginnerStrengthPress

At a glance

Muscles workedPrimary: inner chest. Secondary: shoulders, triceps
Muscle groupChest
DifficultyBeginner
TypeStrength · Press
Sets & reps4 sets × 12-15 reps
Estimated calories burned~22 kcal

How to do it

  1. Sit on an incline bench holding a single water bottle with both hands or one hand.
  2. Press the bottle upward with an inward path to emphasize the inner chest.
  3. Squeeze at the top.
  4. Lower with control.
  5. Repeat for desired reps.

Equipment

Coaching tips

Benefits

Single-bottle incline press that emphasizes the inner chest fibers.

Common mistakes

Avoid letting the bottle drift outward or losing shoulder stability.

Make it harder

Use a heavier bottle or add a pause.

Make it easier

Use a lighter bottle or bilateral version.

Breathing

Inhale as you lower, exhale as you press.

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