Incline Barbell Press
Builds the upper chest, front delts and triceps. Getting stronger here carries over well to other pressing movements.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Adjust the bench to a 30–45 degree incline.
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Lie on the bench with your feet firmly on the floor.
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Lower the bar under control to your upper chest.
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Press the bar up.
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Keep your shoulder blades together.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds the upper chest, front delts and triceps. Getting stronger here carries over well to other pressing movements.
You should feel it mainly in your upper chest, with some work in the front delts, not mostly in your lower back or just your arms.
A common mistake is setting the bench too steep, making it too shoulder dominant. Keep it at 30 to 45 degrees and your shoulder blades pulled together.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftIncline Barbell Press is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
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Tips
§ 05 · TipsDon't set the bench too steeply, max 45 degrees.
Targets the upper chest more effectively than the flat bench press.
More exercises: Chest
§ 06 · Same muscles
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