Incline Barbell Bench Press

Incline Barbell Bench Press — Points to Check Today

• Keep the angle at 30-45 degrees — Too upright and it becomes a shoulder exercise instead of a chest one. (Setting the bench above 60 degrees so you press with the shoulders)
• Keep your shoulder blades retracted and chest up — If your shoulders roll forward, you risk a shoulder injury. (The shoulders rising forward as you lower)
• Bring the bar to your upper chest — Lowering toward the neck or shoulders puts on heavy strain. (The bar coming down too high, toward the neck)

Incline Barbell Bench Press — How to Do It / If You're New

1. Lie on a 30-45 degree incline bench and retract your shoulder blades to lock them in place.
2. Grip the bar slightly wider than your shoulders, unrack it, and bring it over your upper chest.
3. Lower the bar slowly to your upper chest (below the collarbone) until it lightly touches.
4. Keeping your feet planted, press it up with your chest to return to the starting position.

Recommended Exercises / Stretches

• Push-up
• Incline Push-up
• Wide Push-up
• Dumbbell Bench Press
• Barbell Bench Press
• Dumbbell Shoulder Press