Incline Barbell Bench Press

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Sets

Reps

Barbell

Equipment

7.20

Cal/min

🎯 Muscles Worked

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Primary

upper chest

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Secondary

triceps,shoulders

Set the bench to 30–45° incline, grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

Unrack, lower the bar to your upper chest/collarbone area.

Press up and slightly back until arms lock out.

Keep your elbows at roughly 45° from your torso, not flared to 90°.

Maintain shoulder blade retraction throughout the set.

What muscles does Incline Barbell Bench Press work?

Incline Barbell Bench Press primarily targets the upper chest, with the triceps,shoulders working as secondary muscles.

How many sets and reps of Incline Barbell Bench Press should I do?

A typical starting point is 4 sets of 10 reps, adjusted based on your goal and experience level.

What equipment do I need for Incline Barbell Bench Press?

Incline Barbell Bench Press requires a barbell.

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