Barbell Incline Bench Press

Barbell Incline Bench Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit down on incline bench with a barbell racked above you.
  • 2Grab the barbell with palms facing forward, wider than shoulder-width apart.
  • 3Unrack the barbell and lower it to your upper chest.
  • 4Push the barbell upwards, extending arms fully.
  • 5Lower the barbell back to your chest in a slow, controlled manner.

Tips:

  • Keep your feet flat on the ground and maintain a slight arch in your back for support.
  • Do not bounce the bar off your chest.
  • Exhale while you press the barbell upwards, inhale as you lower it.
  • Focus on engaging your chest during the exercise rather than pushing with your arms.

Barbell Incline Bench Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs