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Incline Barbell Chest Press

A compound strength exercise that targets the upper chest muscles through a controlled pressing movement on an inclined bench to improve upper body strength and power.

Exercise Overview

Category

Powerlifting

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Intermediate

Technique

Lie on an inclined bench with feet flat on the ground. Grasp the barbell with hands slightly wider than shoulders and lower it to your upper chest, then press it back up to starting position.

Starting Position

Begin lying on an inclined bench with barbell held above your upper chest, arms extended.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with barbell held above your upper chest after completing the press movement.

Form Cues

Control the movement, press through chest, maintain form, breathe steadily

Common Mistakes

Bouncing the bar, not controlling movement, poor form, incomplete range of motion

Progression Tips

Increase weight, add variations, or perform more sets.

Regression Tips

Reduce weight, perform fewer reps, or use dumbbells instead.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid shoulder strain. Stop if you experience pain in the chest, shoulders, or wrists. Keep your back against the bench throughout the movement.