Shoulders
The main muscle group listed for this exercise.
Exercise guide
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise is a beginner-friendly shoulder exercise performed with a barbell. It also involves the chest, arms, and back.
Barbell
The equipment listed for this variation.
Beginner
The recorded setup and movement complexity.
Shoulders
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise also involves chest, arms, back.
Strength
Movement pattern: raise. This is a compound exercise.
Beginner
This level reflects the setup and movement complexity recorded for this exercise.
Instructions
How to do Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
- Lie back on an Incline Bench. Using a medium width grip (a grip that is slightly wider than shoulder width), lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with your arms straight. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping the arms straight, lift the bar by protracting your shoulder blades, raising the shoulders from the bench as you breathe out.
- Bring back the bar to the starting position as you breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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FAQ
Common questions about Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise.
What muscles does Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise work?
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise primarily trains the shoulders and also involves the chest, arms, and back.
Is Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise beginner-friendly?
Yes. It is listed as beginner-friendly.
What equipment do I need for Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise?
This variation uses a barbell.
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