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barbell incline bench press
Target

pectorals

Equipment

barbell

barbell incline bench press

chest

How to Perform the barbell incline bench press

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.

Secondary Muscles

shoulderstriceps