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How to do Barbell Incline Bench Press

The barbell incline bench press is a compound upper-body exercise that targets the upper portion of the pectoral muscles, with secondary emphasis on the shoulders and triceps. It is performed on an incline bench using a barbell, making it a staple in strength training routines for developing chest size and strength.

Barbell Incline Bench Press demonstration
Primary muscle
Chest
Also works
Shoulders and Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Chest

How to do Barbell Incline Bench Press, step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

Barbell Incline Bench Press works your chest as the main mover, with help from your shoulders and triceps.

Variations

Track Barbell Incline Bench Press in SPLYT

Barbell Incline Bench Press is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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