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Shoulder Raise (Incline) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Shoulders

Secondary

Chest, Traps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set incline bench to 30-45 degrees. Lie face down (prone), chest supported.

  2. 2

    Hold barbell with overhand grip, shoulder-width.

  3. 3

    Let arms hang straight down.

  4. 4

    Keeping arms straight (slight elbow bend), raise barbell forward/upward.

  5. 5

    Lift until arms are parallel to floor or slightly higher.

  6. 6

    Focus on front deltoids. Avoid using momentum.

  7. 7

    Pause briefly.

  8. 8

    Slowly lower bar back to start with control.

  9. 9

    Repeat.