Barbell Press - Incline Wide Grip
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght
Beginner Chest Triceps Shoulders Strength Barbell Incline Bench Push Compound Gym
Purpose: This exercise is used to target the upper pecs muscle to develop size, definition, strength, endurance and power.
Benefits: This exercise works the chest muscles with a focus on your upper pecs.
Lie on an incline bench, feet flat on the floor. Grasp a barbell with hands wider than shoulder-width apart and push it above your head, elbows straight. This is your starting position. Lower the barbell slowly to your chest. Do not bounce it off your chest. Inhale during this movement. Push the barbell back to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Do not arch your back. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
The chest is composed of the Pectoralis Major and the Pectoralis Minor. The Pec Major attaches to the upper arm and pulls the upper arm across the chest. The Pec Minor lies mostly underneath the Pec Major and draws the shoulder blade down and forward.
Step 1
While lying on an incline bench, grasp a barbell with a wide grip and push it above your head, elbows straight.
Lie on an incline bench, feet flat on the floor. Grasp a barbell with hands wider than shoulder-width apart and push it above your head, elbows straight. This is your starting position.
Step 2
Lower the barbell slowly to your chest.
Lower the barbell slowly to your chest. Do not bounce it off your chest. Inhale during this movement. Your elbows should flare out to the sides.
Step 3
Push the barbell back to the starting position.
Push the barbell back to the starting position. Exhale during this movement. Do not arch your back. Hold a barbell with hands wider than shoulder-width apart and push it above your head, elbows straight.