Incline Barbell Bench Press

The technique.

1. 01

   Set an adjustable bench to a 30-45 degree incline and lie with your eyes under the bar.

2. 02

   Grip the barbell slightly wider than shoulder-width, ensuring your wrists are straight.

3. 03

   Unrack the bar, take a deep breath, and lower it slowly towards your upper chest.

4. 04

   Press the bar powerfully back up to the starting position, exhaling as you push.

5. 05

   Keep your feet firmly planted and your back slightly arched throughout the lift.

What goes wrong.

• ×Setting the bench at too steep an incline, which shifts focus to shoulders.
• ×Bouncing the bar off your chest, losing control and increasing injury risk.
• ×Allowing elbows to flare excessively, straining the shoulder joints.
• ×Lifting your head or hips off the bench, compromising stability.
• ×Not achieving full range of motion by stopping short of the chest.