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Intermediate
Pectorals

Barbell Incline Bench Press

The barbell incline bench press is a strong upper-body workout. It mainly builds the upper chest muscles, while also working the shoulders and the back of the arms. You do this exercise on a slanted bench with a long weighted bar to make your chest bigger and stronger.

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Barbell Incline Bench Press demonstration

How to Perform

  1. 1Set an incline bench to slant up at a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2Lie on your back on the bench with your feet flat on the floor.
  3. 3Hold the bar with your hands a little wider than your shoulders.
  4. 4Lift the bar off the rack and lower it slowly to your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in about halfway.
  5. 5Stop for a short moment at the bottom, then push the bar back up to where you started.
  6. 6Do this again for the number of times you want.

Exercise Info

Primary Muscles
Pectorals
Secondary Muscles
Shoulders
Triceps
Equipment
Barbell
Difficulty
Intermediate

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