Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (inside squat cage) (male)

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Set the bar up in a squat cage for security, it should be slightly above shoulder level
  • 2Get under the bar with a shoulder-width grip and lift it off the rack
  • 3Lower the bar to your shoulder line
  • 4Push the bar back up until your arms are fully extended
  • 5Repeat the movement for a number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Keep your back flat against the bench throughout
  • Avoid locking your elbows out at the top of the movement
  • Control the speed of the bar, don't let it drop
  • Breathe out as you push up and inhale as you bring the bar down

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs