Incline Bench Press

This is an exercise for chest and triceps strengthening.

Steps

  1. Lie flat on an incline bench set at a 45 degree angle, with your feet shoulder width apart.
  2. Grasp the bar a little wider than shoulder width apart.
  3. Raise the barbell above your body and move it over the middle of your chest, this is your starting position.
  4. Lower the bar down so it just touches your chest.
  5. Raise the bar straight up till your arms are fully extended and your elbows are locked.
  6. Return to starting position.

Tips

Do not bounce the bar off your chest always maintain a controlled motion.

Exercise images by Everkinetic.