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chest
#0050

barbell incline shoulder raise

Equipment
barbell
Target muscle
serratus anterior

How to perform

  1. 1

    Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.

  2. 2

    Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.

  3. 3

    Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.

  5. 5

    Slowly raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Secondary muscles

deltoids
trapezius