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Description

Perform a pressing movement on an incline bench with a barbell to target the upper chest and build upper body strength.

Tips

Maintain wrist alignment, lower bar to upper chest, and engage core throughout.

Primary Muscles

Chest, Front Shoulder, & Triceps

Equipment
Barbell

A long, solid metal bar designed to hold weight plates on both ends, typically with knurled grips in the center.

Bench Barbell Rack

A sturdy rack designed to hold a barbell securely above a bench, used for pressing or other lifting movements.

Incline Bench

A bench angled upward, designed for exercises performed with the torso elevated higher than the legs.

Weight Plates

Flat, circular weights with center holes designed to fit onto barbells, dumbbells, or plate-loaded machines.

Skill Level

Intermediate: Requires moderate skill, good form, and technique.

Engagement Type

Bilateral: Each rep engages both sides of the body simultaneously.

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