strength
Straight Raises on Incline Bench
Works the shoulders, using barbell.
Specification
| Equipment | barbell |
| Primary muscles | shoulders |
| Secondary muscles | traps |
| Mechanic | isolation |
| Force | push |
| Level | beginner |
| Category | strength |
How to do it
- Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
- Lay on the bench face down. With a pronated grip, pick the barbell up from the floor, keeping your arms straight. Allow the bar to hang straight down. This will be your starting position.
- To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended.
- Return to the starting position.