ShouldersBeginner

Straight Raises on Incline Bench

Strength movement using Barbell.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary ShouldersSupporting Traps

Movement instructions

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.

Technique guidance

Exhale as the target muscle shortens against resistance and inhale during the controlled return. Keep breathing steadily throughout the set.

Use a stable setup and a load or resistance you can control through a comfortable range.
Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, or feel unwell.
Use collars and appropriate rack supports, safety catches, or a spotter when the exercise and load require them.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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