How to Do Barbell Inclined Bench Press

Barbell Inclined Bench Press 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 Inclined Bench Press

  1. 01Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  2. 02Unrack the bar and hold it directly above the upper chest with arms fully extended.
  3. 03Lower the barbell to the upper sternum, tucking the elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso.
  4. 04Press the bar back to the starting position by driving the shoulder blades into the bench and exhaling.
  5. 05Keep the feet pressed firmly into the floor to provide a stable base of support for the lift.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Inclined Bench Press

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

If the bar drifts toward the chin, focus on driving the barbell in a straight vertical line over the upper chest to maintain tension on the clavicular fibers.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Inclined Bench Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Inclined Bench Press work?

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

How do you do Barbell Inclined Bench Press correctly?

Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees and grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width. Unrack the bar and hold it directly above the upper chest with arms fully extended. Lower the barbell to the upper sternum, tucking the elbows at a 45-degree angle to the torso. Press the bar back to the starting position by driving the shoulder blades into the bench and exhaling. Keep the feet pressed firmly into the floor to provide a stable base of support for the lift.

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

If the bar drifts toward the chin, focus on driving the barbell in a straight vertical line over the upper chest to maintain tension on the clavicular fibers.

Is Barbell Inclined Bench Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Inclined Bench Press?

Barbell Inclined Bench Press uses barbell and bench.

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