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Incline Barbell Press

Upper Chest · Front Delts · Triceps

A Typical Session

29 Min
Warm-up
6m
Main Set
18m
Cooldown
5m
11 kcal
/ min (est.)
4 × 8
sets × reps

Why this exercise

Difficulty: Intermediate

Builds the upper chest for a fuller, more complete chest development.

StrengthCoreEndurance

Workout Intensity

Est. burn rate

Low
Med
High
Sets
4
Reps
8
Rest
90s

How to Perform

  1. 1.Set bench to 30-45 degree incline.
  2. 2.Grip barbell slightly wider than shoulders.
  3. 3.Lower bar to upper chest with control.
  4. 4.Press up to full extension.

Pro Tips

  • Keep shoulder blades retracted.
  • Control the descent.
  • Don't bounce at the bottom.

Equipment

Incline Bench · Barbell

Safety

Use a spotter for heavy lifts.

Quick Notes
  • Perform with controlled tempo.
  • Use a mat if wrists are sensitive.
  • Track progress and increase reps slowly.