Incline Bench Press – Barbell

  1. Set up the incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the barbell and lower it towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. Pause briefly at the bottom of the movement, then press the barbell back up to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for desired number of reps.
  7. Rack the barbell once you have completed your set.

Primary Muscles

  • Chest
  • Shoulder - Front

Secondary Muscles

  • Tricep

Results

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Date Reps Resis. RPE

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