Chest · Compound Exercise
Incline Barbell Press
The Incline Barbell Press is a compound exercise that primarily trains the Chest, with help from the Shoulders and Triceps. Here is how to perform it with good form, the muscles it works, and how to program it.
Compound
Barbell / Bench
Intermediate
Muscles worked
Chest — primary
Shoulders — assist
Triceps — assist
How to perform the Incline Barbell Press
1
Set up
Bench at 30° — steeper and shoulders take over.
2
Execute
Bar to upper chest, just below the clavicle.
3
Form check
Drive evenly through both arms to lockout.
How to program it
3–4 sets × 6–10 reps · 1–2 reps in reserve · 2–3 min rest
Progress by adding a rep or a little load each week, keeping the reps in reserve shown above.
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