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Animated demo of Barbell Incline Bench Press targeting Pectorals
GIF demonstration of Barbell Incline Bench Press

Barbell Incline Bench Press

An exercise for the Chest - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partChest Target musclePectorals EquipmentBarbell

Step by step

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
  5. Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Pectorals (primary)ShouldersTriceps

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