Levels of certain hormones, such as those produced by the thyroid gland, can be factors in depression. In addition, some symptoms of depression are associated with thyroid conditions. The same is true about conditions related to the menstrual cycle, such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), perimenopause, and menopause.
The bench press is a compound exercise that is performed with a barbell or dumbells and weight bench. During this exercise, you lift the wieght to and from the chest from a face-up position. Being that this is a compound exercise, it works multiple muscle groups at once.
Incline Bench Press. Incline bench is an alternative exercise to the flat bench that places the back of the bench at a 15 to 60 degree angle. The general consensus seems to be that an incline of 15-30 degrees will put optimal stress on the upper pec while keeping the recruitment of the front delts to a minimum.