Barbell Incline Bench Press
Step by step
How to perform
- Sit on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground and grasp the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell off the rack and hold it straight over your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Slowly lower the barbell to your chest in a controlled motion, ensuring that your elbows are at a 90-degree angle at the bottom of the movement.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms but without locking your elbows, and repeat for your desired number of repetitions.
Overview
About this exercise
The Barbell Incline Bench Press is a strength-building exercise that primarily targets the upper chest and secondary muscles like the triceps and shoulders. It is an ideal workout for athletes, bodybuilders, and fitness enthusiasts who aim to enhance their upper body strength and muscular definition. Incorporating this exercise into your routine can help improve your overall chest mass, upper body strength, and can aid in performing better in sports that require strong upper body movements.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Grip the bar wider than shoulder-width apart. Your hands should be in line with your shoulders when the bar is lowered. A common mistake is gripping the bar too close together or too far apart, which can lead to shoulder strain.
Avoid the mistake of dropping the bar quickly and pushing it up forcefully. This can lead to injury and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. Instead, lower the bar slowly to your chest, pause briefly, and then push the bar up at a moderate speed.
Make sure to lower the bar all the way to your chest and then fully extend your arms
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