Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press

Expert Advice

Keep your feet planted and drive through your legs to help stabilize your body during the press.

Set an adjustable bench to a 30-45 degree incline and lie back with a barbell racked above you.
Grasp the barbell with a grip slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly to your upper chest while inhaling.
Pause for a count of 1-2 seconds just above your chest.
Press the barbell back up to the starting position while exhaling.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Primary

Chest60%

Secondary

Shoulders20%

Triceps20%

Equipment

Barbell

Exercise Type

Strength