Shoulder Raise - Barbell Incline
Recommendations: 2-3 Sets, 6-10 Reps, 80 Wght
Beginner Anterior Delts Chest Strength Barbell Incline Bench Push Gym
Purpose: This exercise strengthens the anterior (front) delts.
Benefits: This exercise is a good strength exercise for the front delts.
Lie back on the incline bench with your back flat against the back. Grab the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing forward) with your hands about shoulder-width apart. Lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight overhead with your arms straight. This is the starting position. Raise your shoulders towards the barbell as high as possible. Lower the shoulders to the bench. Repeat for the required number of repetitions.
The deltoid is a fan-shaped muscle group of 3 heads. The anterior (front) delt raises the arm towards the front and rotates the arm inward. The lateral (side) delt raises the arm to the side. The posterior (rear) delt raises the arm toward the rear and rotates the arm outward.
Step 1
Lie on an incline bench, holding the barbell above your head (elbows extended).
Lie back on the incline bench with your back flat against the back. Grab the bar with an overhand grip (palms facing forward) with your hands about shoulder-width apart. Lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight overhead with your arms straight. This is the starting position.
Step 2
Raise your shoulders, keeping your elbows extended.
Raise your shoulders towards the barbell as high as possible. Exhale during this movement. Keep your back flat on the bench.
Step 3
Lower your shoulders to the bench.
Lower the shoulders, not the barbell, to the bench. Inhale during this movement. Keep your back flat on the bench. Do not allow your elbows to bend.