How to Do Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press

Barbell Pause Incline 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 Pause Incline Bench Press

  1. 01Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees with feet planted firmly on the floor.
  2. 02Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it over the upper chest.
  3. 03Lower the bar to the collarbone area and hold it there for a clear pause without losing tension.
  4. 04Drive the bar back to the starting position by pushing through the palms and engaging the pectorals.
  5. 05Exhale on the ascent and lock out the elbows at the top.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Pause Incline 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

Touch the barbell to the upper chest and pause for a full two-second count to eliminate momentum.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press work?

Barbell Pause Incline 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 Pause Incline Bench Press correctly?

Lie on an incline bench set to 30-45 degrees with feet planted firmly on the floor. Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it over the upper chest. Lower the bar to the collarbone area and hold it there for a clear pause without losing tension. Drive the bar back to the starting position by pushing through the palms and engaging the pectorals. Exhale on the ascent and lock out the elbows at the top.

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

Touch the barbell to the upper chest and pause for a full two-second count to eliminate momentum.

Is Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press suitable for beginners?

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

What equipment do you need for Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press?

Barbell Pause Incline Bench Press uses barbell and bench.

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