Exercise library
Chest
Incline Barbell Bench Press
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Anchor lift
How to do it
Set the bench to a 30-45 degree incline and grip the bar just outside shoulder width. Lower the bar to the upper chest, then press up and slightly back over the collarbone. The incline shifts emphasis to the upper chest and front delts.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Barbell Floor PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Decline Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Reverse-Grip Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Wide-Grip Barbell Bench PressBarbellHorizontal push
- Archer Push-UpBodyweightHorizontal push
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: