Straight Raises on Incline Bench
The Straight Raises on Incline Bench is an isolation strength exercise performed with a barbell. It primarily targets the shoulders, with the traps working as a secondary muscle. Suitable for beginners.
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles
Level
beginnerMechanic
isolationEquipment
barbellCategory
strength
Instructions
- Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
- 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.
- To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended.
- Return to the starting position.