What I'd like to do in this article is to point out how you can perform these moves more efficiently and suggest some alternatives with the powerlifter in mind.
Incline presses are a very popular exercise in bodybuilding circles.
The main benefit sought after is developing the upper or clavicular portion of the pectoral muscles. The trouble is many lifters do not perform inclines in an effective manner. First of all, if the angle is over 30 degrees, more of the lifting is done by the delts, not by the chest. Another flaw many lifters practice when they incline is they raise their butt off the bench, in essence, making the incline press a flat press. This actually takes away the emphasis on the upper pecs, which were the targeted area.