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Incline Barbell Bench Press
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Incline Barbell Bench Press mainly works the chest muscles, and it works them hard. The triceps and shoulders are also involved in the exercise, as with the flat bench press
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Position your body on an incline bench at a 30 to a 45-degree angle. Grab the barbell with an overhand grip shoulder-width apart and hold it above your chest. Stretch your arms up, locking your elbows. -
Step 2
Lower the bar to your chest in a slow, controlled motion. Pause and then return the bar straight to the starting position.
Muscle Groups
Incline Barbell Bench Press targets Delts, Pecs, Triceps as seen below.
Exercise Tips
- Do not place the bar over the bar. Bring the bar to your upper chest on the way down.
- Don't stretch your neck too much. Keep a long neutral spine.
- Don't throw the bar off your chest. Lower the bar under control.
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