Incline barbell bench press
How to do the Incline barbell bench press: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Chest), equipment (Barbell, Bench) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.


How to do it
- 1
Lie back on an incline bench and lift the bar from the rack with a medium grip, arms locked.
- 2
Lower slowly until the bar reaches your upper chest.
- 3
Press back up, lock your arms, and squeeze your chest.
In a Setline session: 3 sets of 8–10.
Questions
What equipment do I need for the Incline barbell bench press?
The Incline barbell bench press uses: Barbell, Bench.
Which muscles does the Incline barbell bench press work?
The Incline barbell bench press works: Chest.
How many sets and reps for the Incline barbell bench press?
In Setline sessions the Incline barbell bench press is programmed as 3 sets of 8–10.
Which Setline styles include the Incline barbell bench press?
The Incline barbell bench press appears in: Strength.
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