
Straight Raises on Incline Bench
- Equipment
- Barbell
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Force
- Push
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Type
- Strength
Also works: Traps
How to do the Straight Raises on Incline Bench
- 1
Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
- 2
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.
- 3
To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended.
- 4
Return to the starting position.
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