Incline Bench Press

1. Lie on a bench that is inclined at 30–45° under a rack with the loaded barbell over your face. Your lower back is arched so a hand will easily fit underneath and your shoulders tucked backward and down along the back. Grab the barbell with strong grips a little wider than shoulder-width apart, lock the elbows and bring the bar forward over your chest.

2. Lower the bar in a controlled motion until it touches your chest, then move it upward in a straight vertical line.

3. Finally, lock your elbows in the top position and move the barbell backwards onto the rack.

Alternative: Incline Dumbbell Bench Press