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Incline Barbell Scapular Protraction

Also: barbell incline shoulder raise

Main
Serratus anterior
Secondary
DeltoidsTrapezius
Equipment
BarbellBenchRack
Level
Beginner
Movement
Horizontal push

How to do it

  1. Set up an incline bench at a 45 degree angle.
  2. Sit on the bench with your back against the pad and feet flat on the ground.
  3. Hold a barbell with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder width apart.
  4. Lift the barbell up to shoulder height, keeping your elbows slightly bent.
  5. Slowly raise the barbell overhead, extending your arms fully.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to shoulder height.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Exercise data: exercises-dataset (MIT) by Hasan Emir Yıldırım