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Pushintermediate

Incline Barbell Bench Press

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary: upper pectoralis major, anterior deltoid, triceps

How to do it

Set a bench to 30–45°. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and lower it to your upper chest, then press back up.

Form Tips

The incline shifts emphasis to the upper chest and anterior deltoid. Keep shoulder blades retracted and depressed throughout.

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