Barbell Incline Bench Press

Barbell Incline Bench Press

The barbell incline bench press is a compound upper-body exercise that targets the upper portion of the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell, making it a staple in strength training routines for developing chest size and strength.

The barbell incline bench press is a compound upper-body exercise that targets the upper portion of the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell, making it a staple in strength training routines for developing chest size and strength.

The barbell incline bench press is a compound upper-body exercise that targets the upper portion of the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell, making it a staple in strength training routines for developing chest size and strength.

How to Do the Barbell Incline Bench Press

How to Do the Barbell Incline Bench Press

How to Do the Barbell Incline Bench Press

Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Pectorals

Pectorals

Secondary Muscles

shoulders, triceps

Equipment

Barbell

Body Part

Chest

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