barbell incline shoulder raise
A chest exercise targeting the serratus anterior, performed with barbell.
How to do barbell incline shoulder raise
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
Slowly raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary (target)
Secondary
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