Incline Barbell Bench Press
The Incline Barbell Bench Press primarily works the Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Triceps (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Lateral Head) and stabilizer support from the Pectoralis Minor, Rectus Abdominis, Serratus Anterior. It is a barbell compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.
Barbell bench press performed on an inclined bench emphasizing upper chest.
| Equipment | Barbell |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Intermediate |
| Type | Compound |
| Movement | Horizontal Push |
| Force | Push |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Anterior Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Triceps (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Lateral Deltoid, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Triceps (Lateral Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Anterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Primary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Clavicular) (chest)
- Primary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Lateral Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Lateral Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
- Stabilizer Muscle Serratus Anterior (chest)
Instructions
- Preparation: Lie supine on bench. Grasp barbell with overhand grip, hands shoulder-width apart. Execution: Press weight forward and away from chest until arms are extended. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Pectoralis Major (Clavicular), Anterior Deltoid, Triceps (Long Head).
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