Beginner exercise
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Technique
How to perform Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
- Set an incline-capable bench inside the chosen rack and lie back with the bar within reach.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width, unrack it and hold it above you with straight elbows.
- Keeping that arm position, reach upward by moving your shoulder blades around your rib cage and slightly away from the bench.
- Pause without turning the movement into an elbow press or a front raise.
- Allow the shoulder blades to return under control, then repeat.
- Return the bar securely to the rack after the set.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Serratus Anterior.