Barbell
Barbell Incline Shoulder Raise
Serratus · Chest
Advanced7
Demonstration
IntermediateCompoundBodyweight
Incline Scapula Push Up
Serratus · Chest
4
sets
6–8
reps
2m
Rest time
~10
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Set up an incline bench at a 45-degree angle.
- 2
Place your hands on the bench slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Position your feet on the ground, hip-width apart.
- 4
Lower your chest towards the bench, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- 5
As you lower, retract your shoulder blades, squeezing your scapulae together.
- 6
Push through your palms to extend your arms and return to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Serratus
triceps
Secondary
tricepsshoulders
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
