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barbell incline bench press

barbell incline bench press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: barbell.

barbell incline bench press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
chest
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

shoulders, triceps

How to perform

  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.