Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
A specialized shoulder exercise focusing on the anterior deltoids with an incline bench.
Instructions
- Set an incline bench to about a 45-degree angle and sit on it with a barbell across your thighs.
- Grip the barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your palms facing forward.
- Press the barbell overhead until your arms are fully extended without locking the elbows.
- Lower the barbell back to shoulder level in a controlled manner and repeat.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using momentum to lift the barbell instead of controlled muscle movements.
- Flaring elbows too much, which can reduce effectiveness and cause strain.
- Not using a full range of motion, especially at the top of the lift.
- Arching the lower back excessively.
Additional Information
| General | |
| Difficulty | intermediate |
| Force | push |
| Mechanic | compound |
| Equipment | barbell |
| Muscle | shoulders |