Exercise Description: Incline Barbell Bench Press

Specs: Muscles Worked: The primary muscles worked during incline barbell bench presses are the Upper Chest (Pectorals). Secondarily are the Mid and Lower Chest, Triceps and Shoulders.

Instructions: 1) Lie on an incline bench (35° or less)with head underneath bar, shoulders drawn back, eyes aligned with bar, and feet flat on floor. 2) Position hands on bar wider than shoulder width or lower the loaded bar to chest and position grip to where forearms are perpendicular to the floor. 3) Start position: Lift bar off rack with bar directly over head. Lower bar to upper chest/back of neck. Press bar up to starting position.