Chest
Barbell
Incline barbell bench press
Incline barbell bench press for upper chest strength.
Setup
Set incline bench to about 30 to 45 degrees, lie flat, squeeze shoulder blades down and together.
Grip bar slightly wider than shoulder-width with an overhand grip.
Lift chest, brace core, plant feet firmly on the floor.
Unrack bar safely, stabilize over upper chest.
Keep wrists straight above elbows.
Execution
Lower the bar under control to the upper chest, elbows at about 45° to the body.
Reverse direction just before touching the chest, without resting.
Push up until arms are almost straight, bar path slightly toward the face.
Hold briefly at the top, shoulder blades remain set.
Breathing: Exhale when pushing, inhale when lowering.
