Incline Barbell Bench Press -

Incline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Tips

Perform exercise with a spotter
Do not bounce the barbell off of your chest or you may cause injury
Do not arch your back
It is best to place your feet on the foot bars that most incline benches provide

Incline Barbell Bench Press

This exercise targets your upper chest and provides a low cardio benefit. It also works your shoulders and triceps.

Muscle Group

Pectoralis Major (Upper Chest), Deltoids (Shoulders), Triceps

Frequency

2 Days a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Incline Bench, Barbell

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Begin lying face up and flat on the incline bench. Your feet should be firmly planted on the platform. Grip a barbell with an underhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder width apart.

1 Exhale and lift the barbell from the rack so that the barbell is approximately aligned over the nipples of your chest.
2 Inhale and slowly lower the barbell until it is 3 inches off your chest.
3 Exhale and with an explosive movement press the straight barbell back to your starting position.
4 Repeat this exercise until your have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Incline Barbell Bench Press

Exercise Tips

Incline Barbell Bench Press

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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