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Incline Barbell Bench Press.

Compound upper body exercise targeting the upper chest, with secondary involvement from the front deltoids and triceps.

IntermediateBarbell, Incline Bench
The numbers
Sets
3–5
Reps
5–10
Rest
90–180
Muscles
Primary
Upper chest
Secondary
Front delts · Triceps
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie on an incline bench set at 30-45 degrees.

  2. Step 02

    Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  3. Step 03

    Unrack the bar and lower it slowly to your upper chest.

  4. Step 04

    Keep your elbows slightly tucked, not flared out.

  5. Step 05

    Press the barbell back up to the starting position.

  6. Step 06

    Fully extend your arms without locking your elbows.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Maintain a slight arch in your lower back for stability.

  • Control the descent to maximize muscle tension.

  • Focus on driving the bar up using your upper chest.