ChestIntermediateCompound

Incline Barbell Press

Barbell press on a 30° bench for the upper chest.

Incline Barbell Press: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Targets the upper chest that flat pressing misses
  • Strong carry-over to overhead pressing

How to do it

  1. Bench at 30°, not steeper
  2. Touch the bar just below the collarbones
  3. Keep wrists stacked over elbows

Common mistakes

  • Bench too steep, turning it into a shoulder press
  • Lifting the hips off the bench

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
6–10
Rest
150 s
Reps in reserve
2
Load step
2.5 kg

Safety and limitations

  • Shoulder · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives

No equipment

Programs that use it

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