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Chest

Incline Barbell Press

CompoundIntermediate

How to do it

Lower to the upper chest, press up and slightly back.

Muscles

Primary

Chest

Secondary

Front Delts, Triceps

Steps to perform

  1. 1Set a bench to 30–45° under a rack and lie back with eyes under the bar.
  2. 2Grip slightly wider than shoulders and unrack.
  3. 3Lower the bar to your upper chest just below the collarbone.
  4. 4Press back up over your shoulders.

Loads the shoulders. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Barbell & plates
Adjustable / incline bench
Squat rack / power cage

Alternatives

Incline Dumbbell Press

Chest

Incline Smith Machine Press

Chest

Barbell Bench Press

Chest

Flat Dumbbell Bench Press

Chest

Machine Chest Press

Chest