Alternative to incline bench at home

newpers

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I workout at home on my cushioned ottoman -- though, as I type this, I realize I probably shouldn't cause it's cheap and wooden and I really don't know how much weight it is capable of holding. The ottoman is completely flat and I can't do incline bench. Should I be doing regular bench press or flies on these? I use dumbbells for my entire workout.

Probably a stupid question (maybe even more so than my original question, but)
Will my chest look funny if all I do is flat bench press?

Edit:
My workout routine is
Deadlift (A)
Squat (B)
Bent over rows
Flat Bench
Shoulder press
 
Millions of people worldwide only do flat benching - especially people with limited access to equipment.

You can build a decent size chest with flat benches only, so no, our chest wont look funny - well, not from benching...

Dont sacrifice safety either, by trying to raise one end or something similar. Not worth it.

You could - should - invest in a better home bench though, and most modern benchs now are adjustable.

Alternatively, many people, myself included, often just do chest dips, for size. If you have access to dip bars, or can make/buy some, try these instead.

Brix
 
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