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Barbell incline shoulder raise

Intermediate

Barbell incline shoulder raise is a isolation barbell exercise for the chest, also working the front delts and traps.

What it works

Primary muscle

Chest

Also works

Front deltsTraps

Equipment
Barbell
Movement
Push
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Weight × reps
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

  1. 1Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. 2Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
  3. 3Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. 5Slowly raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
  6. 6Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
  7. 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

What to do instead

  • Dumbbell incline shoulder raiseDumbbell
  • Smith incline shoulder raisesSmith machine
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