Reviewed exercise · intermediate

Incline Barbell Bench Press

A primary horizontal push movement for chest.

Equipment

barbell, bench

Typical range

4–12 reps

Also trains

shoulders, triceps

Set up

Set a moderate incline and secure the feet and upper back.

Execute

Unrack over the shoulders and lower to a repeatable upper-chest point.

Press up and slightly back while maintaining the bench position.

Coaching cues

• Upper back stays set.
• Touch the same place each rep.

Common mistakes

• Using an incline so steep it becomes an overhead press.
• Letting the wrists fold back.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.