How to Do Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage)

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) is a shoulders exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Shoulders

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage)

  1. 01Position an incline bench set to 45 degrees inside a squat cage and unrack the barbell with a shoulder-width grip.
  2. 02Lower the bar toward your upper chest by tucking your elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso.
  3. 03Press the barbell vertically until your elbows reach full extension directly over your forehead.
  4. 04Exhale as you drive the weight upward and inhale as you lower the bar back to the starting position.
  5. 05Ensure your head remains back against the bench throughout the entire set.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage)

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Front delts Raises the arm forward and overhead.
  • Rear delts Pulls the arm back and stabilises the shoulder.

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

Touch the top of your chest with the bar on every rep to ensure you are utilizing the full range of motion for the anterior deltoids.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) questions

What muscles does Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) work?

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) is catalogued as a shoulders exercise in A90 Training Club, with the shoulders as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) correctly?

Position an incline bench set to 45 degrees inside a squat cage and unrack the barbell with a shoulder-width grip. Lower the bar toward your upper chest by tucking your elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso. Press the barbell vertically until your elbows reach full extension directly over your forehead. Exhale as you drive the weight upward and inhale as you lower the bar back to the starting position. Ensure your head remains back against the bench throughout the entire set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage)?

Touch the top of your chest with the bar on every rep to ensure you are utilizing the full range of motion for the anterior deltoids.

Is Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) suitable for beginners?

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage)?

Barbell Incline Shoulders Press (Inside Squat Cage) uses barbell.

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