Straight Raises on Incline Bench

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

shoulders

Secondary Muscles:

traps

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench. 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. To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended. Return to the starting position.

Exercise Information

Category: strength
Equipment: barbell
Level: beginner
Force Type: push
Mechanic: isolation