Primary Muscle: Chest
Equipment: Barbell
Level: Intermediate
Purpose: To target the upper head of the pectoralis major muscle.
Execution: From a lying position on an incline bench, grasp a barbell with a medium grip (slightly wider than shoulder width). Keeping your scapula retracted and your wrists straight, dismount the bar from the rack and lower it slowly to your clavicle. Avoid bouncing the bar off your chest. Press the barbell straight up until your arms are fully extended but not locked out. Squeeze at the peak contraction before lowering the bar for another repetition.