Incline Barbell Bench Press
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
ADVANCED
Reverse-Grip Incline Bench Press
Reverse-Grip Incline Bench Press emphasizes more biceps and upper chest activation than the traditional bench press. Moreover, it may also reduce the risk of common bench-press-related shoulder injuries.
Instructions
- Lie on an incline bench and set your body in such a position that it forms a 30°-45° angle. Grasp the barbell with a handshake, palms facing you, shoulder-width apart, and hold it above your chest. Stretch your arms up, locking your elbows.
- In a slow, controlled motion, lower the bar straight down to your upper chest. Pause and then return the bar straight to the starting position.
Tips
- Don't let your elbows open. Keep your elbows close to your sides throughout the exercise.
- Don't strain your neck. Maintain a long, neutral spine.
- Make sure you complete the full descent and touch the bar to your chest. Don't lower the bar to your neck.
Alternative Exercises
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press is an upper body workout that targets your chest muscles, triceps, and shoulder muscles.
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