Lie on an incline bench and grip the bar outside shoulder width; it’s generally advisable for weightlifters to bench with a relatively narrow grip and the elbows relatively close to the sides for better shoulder range of motion and reduced joint strain.
 
Control the weight down to a point on the chest that positions the forearms approximately vertical, then press back up into complete elbow extension.
 
Purpose
The incline bench press is often a better bench press variation than flat for athletes with shoulder problems as it tends to stress the joint less. It also emphasizes the shoulders and triceps more and reduces the pec contribution somewhat relative to the flat bench, making it more valuable for building overheasxd strength. It can be used for lifters needing to dramatically increase upper body pressing strength and/or build shoulder girdle muscle.
 
Programming
Generally 3-10 reps are appropriate depending on whether the emphasis is more on strength or hypertrophy.