Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Incline Press (bilateral)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (upper chest, primary), Anterior Deltoid (increased contribution at incline angle, secondary), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Middle Pectoralis Major (secondary)
Incline Press — Isometric Hold (peak)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (sustained isometric at full arm extension), Anterior Deltoid (sustained), Triceps Brachii (sustained), Serratus Anterior (scapular protraction stabiliser at extension)
Incline Press — Slow Eccentric	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (eccentric stretch at full starting position, maximum hypertrophy stimulus), Anterior Deltoid (eccentric), Triceps Brachii (eccentric stabiliser through controlled return)
Incline Press — Unilateral (single arm)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (unilateral, one side working independently), Anterior Deltoid, Core and Obliques (anti-rotation stabiliser under asymmetric incline pressing load)
Incline Press — Partial ROM (inner arc)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head, Upper Inner Fibres (terminal extension arc, post-failure burnout), Anterior Deltoid (secondary), Triceps Brachii (terminal extension emphasis)

The incline press targets the clavicular head of the pectoralis major — the upper chest fibres that attach along the clavicle and produce the fullness across the top of the pectoral visible from the front. These fibres are maximally recruited when the press direction follows an upward and forward arc from the inclined body position, which is the specific motion path the DSH002 is engineered to deliver. Flat and wide press alternatives train the sternal and mid-pec fibres more directly, which is why a dedicated incline press is an essential third station alongside flat and lower chest pressing for complete pectoral development across all fibre regions.

Who this machine is built for

Serious Home Gym Builders
The DSH002 at 78" × 43" × 70" is among the most footprint-efficient chest pressing machines in the DSH series for the pressing angle it covers, and it uses the same Olympic plates as every other machine in the setup. For a home gym that already has a flat or wide press, the DSH002 adds the upper pec fibre targeting that completes a three-angle chest pressing programme without requiring a separate adjustable incline bench and barbell setup.

Bodybuilders and Physique Athletes
Upper chest fullness — the rounded mass across the top of the pectoral from clavicle to the upper sternal junction — is the visual element most difficult to develop with flat pressing alone. The clavicular head fibres activate preferentially in the incline press arc, and the DSH002's arm path is designed specifically to align with those fibres through the full pressing range. The independent bilateral arms ensure both sides of the upper chest develop equally, which is the asymmetry most commonly noticed visually in a developed physique under overhead lighting.

Powerlifters and Strength Athletes
The anterior deltoid contributes significantly to incline pressing, and incline press volume develops the shoulder-to-chest transition strength that reinforces the competition bench press setup. The DSH002 allows this to be trained at heavy bilateral plate loads in a controlled incline arc that removes bar path management from the movement, allowing the training stimulus to accumulate without the technical fatigue of incline barbell pressing.

Commercial Gym Owners and Operators
A dedicated incline chest press machine serves the substantial portion of members who specifically programme upper chest work as a distinct training priority. The DSH002's six weight plate storage horns keep the machine area clean across a busy commercial session, and the pneumatic seat and independent bilateral arms serve members across the full range of heights and training levels without manual intervention between users.

Private Personal Training Studios
The pneumatic seat adjusts between clients in seconds, and the ergonomic angled back pad self-positions each client's scapula for the incline press arc without requiring manual pad height adjustment. The independent arms allow unilateral incline pressing for clients addressing left-right upper chest asymmetries, which the trainer can observe and cue more precisely from the side when each arm works independently.

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH002 Incline Press

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both weight horns, keeping amounts equal on each side for balanced bilateral arm loading within the 661 lb total capacity.
Sit against the ergonomically angled back pad and use the pneumatic seat lever to adjust height until the large-diameter handles are at a position where the elbows sit at approximately 90 degrees in the starting back position with a comfortable chest and upper pec stretch.
Confirm the back pad provides firm contact across the scapular region — the shoulder blades should feel supported and able to retract actively against the pad in the starting position.
Grip both rubber-coated handles at the natural press angle, keeping the wrists neutral rather than bent backward.
For unilateral single-arm training, leave one arm in the starting position and press only the working arm through the full arc, engaging the core against the rotation the asymmetric load creates.
Load with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for a clean bilateral setup across both working weight horns.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting position with the arms back and the upper chest in a full stretch, press both arms upward and forward through the incline arc until reaching full arm extension.
Keep the scapulae retracted and the back firmly against the angled pad throughout — lifting the shoulder blades off the pad shifts the effort from the upper pec to the anterior deltoid.
Hold the extended position for one second at peak upper pec contraction before returning to the starting position under control over at least two seconds.
Allow the full eccentric stretch to develop at the starting position on each rep — the stretch-loaded return produces significant upper chest hypertrophy stimulus that is lost when reps are shortened or bounced at the bottom.
After the final rep, return both arms to the starting position fully before releasing the handles.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

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All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

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Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

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The Dynasty Fitness DSH002 Incline Press is a plate-loaded bilateral incline chest press machine with a motion arc specifically engineered to follow the natural trajectory of upper pectoral muscle fibres and shoulder joint mechanics, delivering isolated clavicular head development at progressive plate-loaded bilateral resistance that incline barbell and dumbbell pressing alternatives cannot match for bilateral arm independence and consistent arc quality under fatigue. Independent bilateral arm frames on four ball bearings ensure each side of the upper chest works without compensation, large-diameter rubber-coated handles reduce wrist strain through the incline press arc, and an ergonomically angled back pad provides firm scapular support that keeps the shoulder in the correct position for maximum upper pec fibre recruitment throughout every rep. A pneumatic infinite seat adjusts to any height with one hand for precise shoulder-to-pivot alignment regardless of torso length. Built from PT60×120×2.5mm steel with a 661 lb bilateral load capacity in matte black at 78" × 43" × 70", the DSH002 is built for commercial gyms, personal training studios, and serious home gym setups where upper chest development is a dedicated pressing priority.

Plate-loaded incline chest press with a motion arc aligned to the upper pectoral clavicular head fibres and natural shoulder trajectory, training the area of the chest that flat and wide press alternatives undertarget at up to 661 lbs bilateral
Independent bilateral arm frames on four ball bearings ensure each side of the upper chest works against its own resistance without compensation, making left-right upper pec strength differences visible and correctable across the training cycle
Large-diameter rubber-coated handles reduce wrist strain at the incline press angle where the wrist tends toward extension under load, allowing full attention to upper chest contraction quality rather than grip discomfort management
Pneumatic infinite seat with three idler wheel slide system adjusts to any height with one hand so the shoulder aligns precisely with the arm pivot for each user's torso length, placing the incline arc at the exact angle that targets the upper pec

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Exercises and muscles targeted

Exercise	Muscles Targeted
Incline Press (bilateral)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (upper chest, primary), Anterior Deltoid (increased contribution at incline angle, secondary), Triceps Brachii (secondary), Middle Pectoralis Major (secondary)
Incline Press — Isometric Hold (peak)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (sustained isometric at full arm extension), Anterior Deltoid (sustained), Triceps Brachii (sustained), Serratus Anterior (scapular protraction stabiliser at extension)
Incline Press — Slow Eccentric	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (eccentric stretch at full starting position, maximum hypertrophy stimulus), Anterior Deltoid (eccentric), Triceps Brachii (eccentric stabiliser through controlled return)
Incline Press — Unilateral (single arm)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head (unilateral, one side working independently), Anterior Deltoid, Core and Obliques (anti-rotation stabiliser under asymmetric incline pressing load)
Incline Press — Partial ROM (inner arc)	Pectoralis Major — Clavicular Head, Upper Inner Fibres (terminal extension arc, post-failure burnout), Anterior Deltoid (secondary), Triceps Brachii (terminal extension emphasis)

Who this machine is built for

How to setup and use

Setting Up the DSH002 Incline Press

Load Olympic plates evenly onto both weight horns, keeping amounts equal on each side for balanced bilateral arm loading within the 661 lb total capacity.
Sit against the ergonomically angled back pad and use the pneumatic seat lever to adjust height until the large-diameter handles are at a position where the elbows sit at approximately 90 degrees in the starting back position with a comfortable chest and upper pec stretch.
Confirm the back pad provides firm contact across the scapular region — the shoulder blades should feel supported and able to retract actively against the pad in the starting position.
Grip both rubber-coated handles at the natural press angle, keeping the wrists neutral rather than bent backward.
For unilateral single-arm training, leave one arm in the starting position and press only the working arm through the full arc, engaging the core against the rotation the asymmetric load creates.
Load with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates for a clean bilateral setup across both working weight horns.

Performing the Exercise

From the starting position with the arms back and the upper chest in a full stretch, press both arms upward and forward through the incline arc until reaching full arm extension.
Keep the scapulae retracted and the back firmly against the angled pad throughout — lifting the shoulder blades off the pad shifts the effort from the upper pec to the anterior deltoid.
Hold the extended position for one second at peak upper pec contraction before returning to the starting position under control over at least two seconds.
Allow the full eccentric stretch to develop at the starting position on each rep — the stretch-loaded return produces significant upper chest hypertrophy stimulus that is lost when reps are shortened or bounced at the bottom.
After the final rep, return both arms to the starting position fully before releasing the handles.

Owner's Manual

Access the complete assembly guide, parts list, and maintenance schedule below.

Download Owners Manual

Shipping & Delivery

All Dynasty Fitness equipment ships free across the 48 contiguous US states via freight carrier. If the product description says preorder, we'll send you an estimated delivery date via email.

Returns: Free within 30 days of delivery. Items must be in original condition and packaging. Refunds processed within 5 business days of return receipt.

Questions? Contact our team at:
📧Email: info@thedynastyfitness.com
📞Call: +1 (213)-584-0858

Need a buying guide?

Looking for one to one support before making final decision?
Feel free to contact us. Our expert support team would love to assist you.

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Key Features

Upper Pectoral Aligned Press Arc

The bilateral arm frames are engineered to follow the motion path that aligns with the clavicular head of the pectoralis major and the natural shoulder joint trajectory through an incline pressing movement. The arm arc travels upward and forward at the angle that maximises clavicular head fibre recruitment from the fully stretched starting position through to peak contraction at full extension. Four ball bearings across two arm frame pivot shafts keep both arms on this designed arc smoothly through the full bilateral load range.

Large-Diameter Rubber-Coated Handles

The large-diameter grip surface distributes the hand contact load across a broader palm area, which reduces the localised wrist extension pressure that narrow bar handles create at incline press angles where the wrist naturally wants to drift into extension. The rubber coating provides consistent grip through the full press arc. The handles are part of the adjustable handle assembly with torsion spring and gap spring mechanism that maintains the grip orientation through the press without the handle shifting position under load.

Ergonomic Angled Back Pad

The back pad angle supports the scapular region in the retracted and depressed position that keeps the shoulder mechanics aligned with the incline press arc. Scapular contact with the pad is particularly important on the incline press because the upper chest fibres are only preferentially recruited when the shoulder stays in the correct starting position relative to the handle. Losing scapular contact shifts the primary recruiter from the clavicular head of the pec to the anterior deltoid, which is already a significant secondary contributor at the incline angle.

Pneumatic Infinite Seat

The seat travels on inner and outer slides with three idler wheels, adjusting to any height via a pneumatic lever with one hand. Correct seat height on the incline press places the shoulder joint at the arm pivot height so the press arc travels at the intended incline angle relative to the body. Users who are between standard pin positions on fixed seat machines get a suboptimal arc angle. The pneumatic seat eliminates this by finding the exact position for any torso length.

Independent Arms and Six Storage Horns

Left and right arm frames work completely independently with counterweight snap springs preventing the arms from snapping to the starting position. This enables unilateral pressing for addressing left-right upper chest strength differences without bilateral compensation. Six weight plate storage horns — more than any other pressing machine in the DSH series — keep all loading increments organised directly on the machine for efficient warm-up and progressive plate loading across a commercial training session.

Product Information
Product Name	Incline Press
Model	DSH002
Series	DSH Plate Loaded Series
Product Type	Plate-Loaded Bilateral Incline Chest Press Machine
Primary Function	Bilateral incline chest press — upper pectoral clavicular head development
Target Muscles	Pectoralis Major — clavicular head (primary), Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii (secondary)
Grade	Commercial
Colour	Matte Black
Dimensions and Weight
Length	78.0 in (198.1 cm)
Width	43.0 in (109.2 cm)
Height	70.0 in (177.8 cm)
Net Weight	300 lbs (136 kg)
Load Capacity
Maximum Load Capacity	661 lbs (300 kg) — 330 lbs (150 kg) per side
Loading System	Plate-loaded — Olympic plates, 2 working weight horns plus 6 storage horns
Arm System
Arm Frames	2 x independent bilateral arm frames
Arm Pivot Bearings	Ball bearings x4 across 2 arm frame pivot shafts
Safety Limiters	Safety bush assemblies x2 and safety covers x2 — defines maximum arm travel arc
Snap Springs	x2 — one per arm, prevents uncontrolled arm return
Handles, Seat, and Back Pad
Handles	Large-diameter rubber-coated — reduces wrist strain at incline press angle
Handle Assembly	Adjustable — torsion spring and gap spring mechanism
Back Pad	Ergonomically angled — firm scapular and torso support throughout press arc
Seat Adjustment	Pneumatic infinite — single-hand, 3 idler wheel slide system
Frame and Construction
Main Frame Tubing	PT60×120×2.5mm rectangular steel
Levelling Foot	1 x adjustable
Floor Feet	3 x rubber feet
Finish	Matte black powder coat
Indoor Use Only	Yes

Q: Why does the incline press target the upper chest specifically?
A: The pectoralis major has two distinct fibre regions that attach at different points along the sternum and clavicle. The clavicular head fibres run diagonally from the clavicle downward to the humerus. When the press travels upward and forward from an inclined body position, the force direction aligns with the clavicular fibres' pull direction, making them the primary driver of the movement. At a flat or decline angle, the sternal and lower pec fibres carry more of the load. The DSH002's press arc is specifically designed around this incline angle to maximise clavicular head recruitment.

Q: What seat height gives the best upper chest press mechanics?
A: The correct seat height places the shoulder joint at the height of the arm pivot when the arms are in the starting back position. At this alignment, the press arc from the starting stretch through to full extension follows the incline trajectory that targets the clavicular head. If the press feels like it is working primarily the shoulder rather than the upper chest, the seat is typically too high — lower it by one step and test through a warm-up set before loading heavier. Use the pneumatic lever to fine-tune rather than jumping between distant fixed positions.

Q: Do I need both the Incline Press DSH002 and the Wide Chest Press DSH012?
A: The DSH002 and DSH012 target genuinely different regions of the pectoralis major. The DSH002 follows an upward incline arc to target the clavicular head fibres at the top of the chest. The DSH012 follows a press arc aligned to the sternal and lower pec fibres at the bottom of the chest. These two machines address the chest from opposite ends. Pair them with the Chest Press DSH001 for the mid sternal region and the three machines together cover the complete pectoralis major across all fibre sections.

Q: How do I keep the scapulae against the back pad during the incline press?
A: Before initiating the press, actively retract both shoulder blades inward and downward against the angled back pad. This position should be established before the hands touch the handles and held throughout every rep. At the incline angle the anterior deltoid is a strong secondary contributor, and when the scapulae protract forward the shoulder joint takes over as the primary driver rather than the upper pec. The ergonomic angle of the DSH002 back pad is designed to support this retracted scapular position naturally, but active engagement of scapular retraction at setup is still required.

Q: Can I use the Incline Press for shoulder development as well?
A: The anterior deltoid is a significant secondary contributor to the incline press, more so than at flat angles because the incline direction requires more shoulder elevation force. Regular incline pressing at progressive bilateral loads will develop the anterior deltoid alongside the upper chest. For dedicated anterior deltoid isolation, a shoulder press machine provides a more direct stimulus, but the DSH002 covers both upper chest and anterior deltoid development within a single pressing station.

Q: What Dynasty Fitness machines pair with the DSH002 for a complete chest programme?
A: The DSH002 covers the upper pectoral clavicular head through the incline press arc. Pair it with the Chest Press DSH001 for the mid sternal pectoral fibres through a flat press, and the Wide Chest Press DSH012 for the lower and sternal pec fibres through the wide press arc. The Chest Fly DSH049 adds horizontal adduction isolation that pressing machines cannot replicate. Together these four stations cover the complete pectoralis major from clavicular to lower sternal through both compound pressing and isolation training. Load the DSH002 with Dynasty Fitness Urethane Grip Plates across both working weight horns for a clean, balanced bilateral setup.

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