Barbell Press - Incline

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. You can usually set the incline bench to different angles from the horizontal. The more of an angle you use, the more you are working the upper pecs.

Lie on an incline bench, feet flat on the floor. Grasp a barbell 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.