A beginner strength exercise done with a barbell that mainly works the shoulders, with help from the traps. 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.
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Primary
Shoulders
Secondary
Traps
Equipment
Barbell
Level
beginner
Straight Raises on Incline Bench demonstration
Straight Raises on Incline Bench, starting positionStraight Raises on Incline Bench, finishing position
How to Perform
1Place a bar on the ground behind the head of an incline bench.
2Lay 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.
3To begin, raise the barbell out in front of your head while keeping your arms extended.
4Return to the starting position.
Video Tutorial
Tips & Common Mistakes
•Focus on controlled movements rather than speed or momentum
•Maintain proper breathing - exhale during the exertion phase
•Start with lighter weight to master the form before progressing
•This is a great exercise for beginners - focus on form over reps
