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Barbell Bench Press Incline

The Barbell Bench Press Incline is a barbell exercise that targets the chest, with the shoulders assisting. Follow the 7 steps below and watch the demo to check your form.

Target muscles
Chest
Also works
Shoulders
Equipment
Barbell
Body part
Chest

Step by step

  1. Lie on an incline bench set at approximately 30-45 degrees and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. Engage your core and maintain a slight arch in your back.
  3. Lower the barbell slowly toward your upper chest.
  4. Press the barbell upward until your arms are fully extended.
  5. Keep your wrists straight and control the bar throughout the movement.
  6. Avoid bouncing the bar off your chest to prevent injury.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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