Barbell Incline Bench Press
Primary muscles: Upper Chest
Secondary muscles: Shoulders, Triceps
Free Weights
Barbell
How to do the Barbell Incline Bench Press
- Lie on an incline bench set at a 45 degree angle. Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and hold the barbell directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Slowly lower the barbell to your upper chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body.
- Press the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms fully, focusing on using your chest.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then carefully rack the barbell back onto the bench press rack.
Form tips
- Breathe steadily, exhaling as you press the barbell up and inhaling as you lower it down.
- Maintain a firm grip on the barbell to ensure control and proper alignment.
- Use a spotter if lifting heavy weights to ensure safety.
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