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Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise

Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: barbell. Level: beginner.

Technique demo: Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbarbell
  • Levelbeginner
  • Forcepush
  • Typecompound
  • Body partchest
Primary muscles
serratus anterior, deltoids
Secondary muscles
trapezius
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How to do it

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
  3. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Slowly raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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