barbell incline bench press
A chest exercise targeting the pectorals, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell incline bench press
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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