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barbell incline shoulder raise

barbell incline shoulder raise exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: serratus anterior. Equipment: barbell.

barbell incline shoulder raise exercise demonstration
Target muscle
serratus anterior
Muscle group
deltoids
Body part
chest
Equipment
barbell

Secondary muscles

deltoids, trapezius

How to perform

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
  3. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Slowly raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.