Exercise technique

barbell incline shoulder raise

The barbell incline shoulder raise is performed on an incline bench and targets the serratus anterior, with secondary emphasis on the deltoids and trapezius. The movement involves raising a barbell overhead from shoulder height while seated on an incline bench.

How do you perform this exercise?

  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.

Which other muscles are involved?

Deltoids, Trapezius.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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