How to Do Barbell Bench Press Incline

Barbell Bench Press Incline is a chest exercise using barbell and bench, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell, Bench

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Bench Press Incline

  1. 01Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Unrack the barbell and hold it directly over the upper chest with arms locked.
  3. 03Lower the bar toward the upper chest by tucking the elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso.
  4. 04Press the barbell back to the starting position by extending the elbows and pushing through the feet.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Bench Press Incline

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Ensure the barbell touches the middle of the upper chest to maintain a vertical bar path over the shoulder joint.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Bench Press Incline questions

What muscles does Barbell Bench Press Incline work?

Barbell Bench Press Incline is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Bench Press Incline correctly?

Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width. Unrack the barbell and hold it directly over the upper chest with arms locked. Lower the bar toward the upper chest by tucking the elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso. Press the barbell back to the starting position by extending the elbows and pushing through the feet.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Bench Press Incline?

Ensure the barbell touches the middle of the upper chest to maintain a vertical bar path over the shoulder joint.

Is Barbell Bench Press Incline suitable for beginners?

Barbell Bench Press Incline is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Bench Press Incline?

Barbell Bench Press Incline uses barbell and bench.

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