Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
The Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise is a compound strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the shoulders, with the chest working as a secondary muscle. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
compoundEquipment
barbellCategory
strengthInstructions
- Set an incline bench to about 45 degrees and lie face down with your chest against the pad.
- Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, arms hanging straight down.
- Keeping your arms straight, raise the barbell forward and up until your arms are parallel to the floor.
- Pause at the top, then slowly lower the bar back to the starting position.
- Focus on using your shoulders to lift the weight, not momentum.