Straight Raises on Incline Bench
How to do the Straight Raises on Incline Bench with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Traps
Barbell
How to do the Straight Raises on Incline Bench
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Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
- 2
Lay on the bench face down. With a pronated grip, pick the barbell up from the floor, keeping your arms straight. Allow the bar to hang straight down. This will be your starting position.
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To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended.
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Return to the starting position.
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Straight Raises on Incline Bench: common questions
What muscles does the Straight Raises on Incline Bench work?
The Straight Raises on Incline Bench primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Traps as supporting muscles.
Is the Straight Raises on Incline Bench suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Straight Raises on Incline Bench 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 Straight Raises on Incline Bench?
To do the Straight Raises on Incline Bench you'll need a barbell.
Is the Straight Raises on Incline Bench a compound or isolation exercise?
The Straight Raises on Incline Bench is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Straight Raises on Incline Bench with correct form?
Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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