Barbell Incline Bench Press

Chest · Barbell · Beginner

How to do it

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.

Muscles worked

Primary: Pectorals
Secondary: Shoulders, Triceps

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