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Incline barbell bench-press

Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Incline barbell bench-press.

MediumUpper chest

How to Perform

  • Lie back on the incline bench and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width
  • Unrack the barbell and hold it above your chest with arms extended
  • Lower the barbell slowly to your upper chest
  • Press the barbell back up to the starting position and repeat

Muscle Activation

Primary
Upper chest
Secondary
TricepsFront shouldersMiddle chest

Common Mistakes

Common mistakes content is coming soon.

About the Incline barbell bench-press

The Incline barbell bench-press is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.

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