Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise

The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise primarily works the Serratus Anterior, with secondary activation of the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) and stabilizer support from the Anterior Deltoid, Brachialis, Triceps (Long Head). It is a barbell isolation exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A barbell isolation push exercise targeting the Serratus Anterior.

EquipmentBarbell
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeIsolation
MovementIsolation
ForcePush
LateralityBilateral
PrimarySerratus Anterior
SecondaryPectoralis Major (Clavicular)

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Lie supine on incline bench. Dismount barbell from rack with shoulder width overhand grip. Position barbell over upper chest with elbows extended. Execution: Raise shoulders toward bar as high as possible. Lower shoulders to bench and repeat. Comments: Keep arms straight throughout execution. For convenience, exercise can be performed immediately after warm up onBarbell Incline Chest Press.

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