Barbell Incline Bench Press
Expert Advice
Keep your feet planted firmly on the ground and drive through them to help generate power during the press.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie back on an incline bench set to a 30-45 degree angle.
- Grip the barbell with hands just wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and hold it straight over your chest with your arms locked.
- Lower the barbell to your upper chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body.
- Press the barbell back up to the starting position, locking your arms out at the top.
Details
Primary
Chest60%
Secondary
Shoulders20%
Triceps20%
Equipment
Barbell
Exercise Type
Strength
