Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
How to do the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Chest
Barbell
How to do the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
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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.
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While keeping the arms straight, lift the bar by protracting your shoulder blades, raising the shoulders from the bench as you breathe out.
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Bring back the bar to the starting position as you breathe in.
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Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Where the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise fits
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Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise: common questions
What muscles does the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise work?
The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Chest as supporting muscles.
Is the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise?
To do the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise you'll need a barbell.
Is the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise a compound or isolation exercise?
The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise is a compound exercise, it moves multiple joints and works several muscle groups at once, which makes it efficient for building overall strength.
How do I do the Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise with correct form?
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. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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