Barbell Incline Bench Press
The Barbell Incline Bench Press primarily works the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), with secondary activation of the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Biceps Brachii (Short Head). It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
A barbell compound push exercise targeting the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular).
| Equipment | Barbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) |
| Secondary | Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Brachialis (biceps)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Biceps Brachii (Short Head) (biceps)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie supine on incline bench. Dismount barbell from rack over upper chest using wide oblique overhand grip. Execution: Lower weight to upper chest. Press bar until arms are extended. Repeat. Comments: Range of motion will be compromised if grip istoo wide. Also seeBench Press Analysis.
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