Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise

Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise — Start position
Start position
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise — End position
End position
Region
Shoulder & Scapula
Equipment
Barbell
Category
Strength
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
compound
Force
push

Muscles worked

  • shoulders
  • chest

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Lie back on an Incline Bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms straight. This will be your starting position.

  2. While keeping the arms straight, lift the bar by protracting your shoulder blades, raising the shoulders from the bench as you breathe out.

  3. Bring back the bar to the starting position as you breathe in.

  4. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.

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