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Barbell Inclined Bench Press
4 steps Updated 29/08/2026
Barbell Inclined Bench Press is a exercise targeting Upper Chest (Clavicular Head of the Pectoralis Major) using Barbell.
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How to perform it
- Lie on an incline bench set at a 45 degree angle. Grip the barbell with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and hold the barbell directly above your chest with your arms fully extended.
- Slowly lower the barbell to your upper chest, keeping your elbows at a 45-degree angle to your body.
- Press the barbell back up to the starting position by extending your arms fully, focusing on using your chest.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then carefully rack the barbell back onto the bench press rack.
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Last updated: 29/08/2026
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