Barbell Incline Bench Press Medium Grip
A medium-grip barbell press performed on an incline bench to target upper chest and shoulder development.
Instructions
- Lie back on an incline bench. Grab the barbell with a medium grip (shoulder-width distance).
- Lift the bar off the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms locked.
- Inhale and slowly bring the bar down toward your upper chest, keeping your elbows at about a 45-degree angle.
- Pause briefly at the bottom, then press the bar back to the starting position while exhaling.
- Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using too wide or too narrow a grip, which may reduce the effectiveness of the exercise.
- Bouncing the bar off the chest to gain momentum.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out excessively, which may strain the shoulder joints.
- Neglecting to keep the back firmly against the bench throughout the movement.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | chest |