Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Description
The barbell incline shoulder raise is performed lying face down on an incline bench with a barbell hanging straight down. You raise the bar forward and up in a front raise pattern. The chest support eliminates body english and the angle creates unique loading on the front delts and upper chest.
Equipment Required
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise Instructions
- Set an incline bench to 30 to 45 degrees. Lie face down on the bench with chest supported.
- Hold a light barbell hanging below the bench, arms extended toward the floor.
- Raise the bar forward and upward by lifting your arms in a front raise motion.
- Continue until the bar is at face height.
- Squeeze your front delts at the top.
- Lower under control back to hanging position.
- The chest support eliminates momentum.
- Use light weight. Aim for 10 to 15 reps.
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise Form & Visual
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise Benefits
- Strict front delt isolation from chest-supported position
- Eliminates body english
- Unique angle for shoulder loading
- Builds front delts and upper chest
- Easy to load progressively
- Different stimulus from standing front raises
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise Muscles Worked
- Anterior deltoid
- Pectoralis major (clavicular)
- Upper trapezius
- Lateral deltoid (slight)
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise Variations & Alternatives
- Barbell Front Raise (standing)
- Dumbbell Incline Front Raise
- Prone Y-Raise
- Incline Plate Front Raise
- Cable Incline Front Raise
