Barbell Incline Bench Press

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KEe3cdzGcU

Yesterday, I did a video on the incline bench press. Now my Incline bench press is much less than my flat bench press by like 30 lb or so. Although, I am hoping to raise it, it will take sometime, but with that being said, I decided this would be a good exercise to talk about since most people are aware of it. This particular exercise you will want do with a spotter if you know you will be lifting more than you can handle, or if you are new to the workout itself. 

 

How do I do this exercise?

 
  1. First you will want to load the bar with the appropriate weight
  2. Set the bench to an incline (usually level 3 or 4 works perfectly for most people), lie on the bench with feet flat on the ground. Back should be arched and shoulder blades “retracted”
  3. Using a pronated grip (medium placement), remove bar from rack, holding it above your chest with arms extended (starting position)
  4. Lower the bar to your sternum by flexing the elbows, continue to maintain control & DO NOT bounce the bar off your chest. Elbows should be slightly drawn in while the lats are tight. 
  5. Afterwards, extend the elbows to return the bar to the starting position. 

What muscles are being worked?

  • Chest (upper portion)
  • shoulders
  • Triceps

This is a great exercise that should be implemented because many people don’t work their upper chest muscles often enough. 

 

Fitness WonderWoman, 

Shay-lon 

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You can assume I have a love for fitness & a love for Wonderwoman -- both assumptions are correct. I am an ACSM certified personal trainer of 8+ years -- I currently reside in Ohio and live a simplistic life at the age of 29. If I am not lifting, I am eating, sleeping, traveling, exploring, or movie watching. I recently moved during a pandemic, now I am focused on self care (self love), building a business of my own in personal training, becoming a professional blogger, starting a podcast and doing things that make me happy! I am a sister, daughter, and loyal friend --- I love everyone's dog and I am on a mission to pet as many dogs as possible everywhere I go! LOL. My mission is to talk health (physical/mental), design programming, motivational speak, learn, grow, prosper, build others and make as many people smile as possible because I want nothing more than to be the change I seek in the world.

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