Main Muscle Worked: Chest
Other Muscles Worked: Triceps,Shoulders
Equipment: Barbell
Mechanics Type: Compound
 
 

Set the incline bench at about a 45 degree angle. Sit on the bench with your feet flat on the floor a little more than shoulder width apart. Position your back firmly against the bench. Using a grip slightly wider than shoulder width, hold the bar over your upper chest with your arms straight. Slowly lower the bar and make slight contact with your upper chest area. Drive the weight straight up over your chest until your elbows are stright but not locked. Make sure not to reach up with your shoulders. Keep your shoulders back into the bench and your chest up.