12/08/2026
Want to get more out of your chest exercises? Start with your shoulder blades. 👇
Retracting (bringing them together) and slightly depressing (bringing them down) your shoulder blades creates a more stable base for pressing.
This helps keep your shoulders in a stronger, more controlled position and can reduce unnecessary stress on the shoulder joint.
It also allows you to control a greater range of motion and achieve a good stretch of the pecs under load — an important stimulus for muscle growth.
Use this setup when performing exercises like:
• Dumbbell Bench Press
• Smith Machine Press
• Barbell Bench Press
• Incline Press
Don’t force the position. Retract, slightly depress, keep your upper back stable and control the weight through the full range of motion.
Small setup. Big difference.
Want to build a bigger, stronger chest? DM me ‘CHEST’ and let’s work on it 💪