Incline Barbell Bench Press

A barbell pressing movement on an incline bench targeting the upper chest.

How to do it

1. Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees.
2. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack.
3. Lower the bar to your upper chest.
4. Press the bar back up to full extension.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Keep your shoulder blades pinched together against the bench.
• Lower the bar without bouncing it off your chest.
• Keep your feet planted and your glutes on the bench.

Muscles

Primary: Chest

Secondary: Front deltoid, Triceps