Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (male)

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on an incline bench set at 45-degrees and grip the barbell with palms facing forward
  • 2Lift the bar off the rack, holding it at shoulder level
  • 3Press the bar upward until your arms are fully extended
  • 4Hold the top position for a moment, and then lower the bar slowly to the starting position

Tips:

  • Take a deep breath before lifting, exhale when pressing up and inhale while lowering the bar
  • Make sure to grip the bar firmly
  • Keep your back pressed against the bench during the exercise
  • Don't lock out your elbows at the top of the movement

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs