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How to do Incline Barbell Bench Press

Primary muscle: Chest · Secondary: Shoulders, Triceps

ChestIntermediateBarbellCompound
Incline Barbell Bench Press start and end positionIncline Barbell Bench Press start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline, lie back on it, and plant your feet firmly on the floor
  2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together, push your chest out, and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width
  3. Unrack the bar and lock out your arms so the bar sits over your upper chest
  4. Lower the bar under control to your collarbone/upper chest area
  5. As the bar lightly touches your chest, press it back up powerfully but with control

Coaching tip

Set the bench to 30-45 degrees and let the bar come down to your collarbone.

Caution

Skip this move or ask a professional first if you have pain or an injury in: shoulder. FitCi filters it out of your program automatically based on the injuries in your profile.

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