Incline Bench Press

Lie back on an incline bench with a barbell racked above you. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width. Unrack and lower the bar to your upper chest, keeping elbows at about 45°. Press up until your arms are extended. Maintain your feet flat and core tight throughout.

CHEST · PUSH

How it is executed

Lie back on an incline bench with a barbell racked above you.
Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
Unrack and lower the bar to your upper chest, keeping elbows at about 45°.
Press up until your arms are extended.
Maintain your feet flat and core tight throughout.

Muscles worked: Chest
Primary muscle: Upper chest
Equipment: Barbell
Movement pattern: Push
Difficulty: Intermediate
What it is for: StrengthHypertrophy

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Variations and substitutions

Smith Machine Incline Bench PressSmith machine · Incline bench Incline Dumbbell PressDumbbell Incline Chest Press MachineMachine Cable Incline Bench PressCable

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