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Barbell Incline Bench Press

Improve your upper chest strength with the Barbell Incline Bench Press. It not only builds chest size but also engages shoulder muscles for balanced muscle development and enhances overall upper body strength.
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Barbell Incline Bench Press instructions
Step-by-step instructions
1
Sit down on the edge of an incline bench with the barbell at an approximately chest level.
2
Grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing away from you.
3
Slowly push the barbell off the rack and bring it to your chest.
4
Push the barbell upwards, keeping the elbows slightly bent at all times.
5
Lower the barbell back down in a controlled motion and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
Sit down on the edge of an incline bench with the barbell at an approximately chest level.
Grip the barbell wider than shoulder-width apart, palms facing away from you.
Slowly push the barbell off the rack and bring it to your chest.
Push the barbell upwards, keeping the elbows slightly bent at all times.
Lower the barbell back down in a controlled motion and repeat for the programmed number of reps.
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