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Incline Barbell Bench Press
A barbell pressing movement on an incline bench targeting the upper chest.
What this exercise works
- Muscles
- pectoralis major · anterior deltoid · triceps brachii
- Goals
- hypertrophy · strength
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Category
- Strength
- Difficulty
- intermediate
Demonstration
Step 1
Step 2
How to perform the movement
- Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack.
- Lower the bar to your upper chest.
- Press the bar back up to full extension.
- Repeat.
Technique cues and common mistakes
- Keep your shoulder blades pinched together against the bench.
- Lower the bar without bouncing it off your chest.
- Keep your feet planted and your glutes on the bench.