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Bench Pull (Incline) - Barbell

Equipment:Barbell
Type:Compound
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Middle Back, Upper Back

Secondary

Lats, Shoulders, Traps, Biceps

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Set incline bench ~30 degrees. Lie prone, chest supported.

  2. 2

    Hold barbell/dumbbells below bench, overhand grip, arms extended.

  3. 3

    Exhale, pull weight towards lower chest.

  4. 4

    Keep elbows flared slightly or tucked depending on target area (flared for upper back).

  5. 5

    Squeeze shoulder blades.

  6. 6

    Pause.

  7. 7

    Inhale, lower weight slowly.

  8. 8

    Repeat.