Low incline cambered bar bench press

Cambered bar, low incline bench

Also called cambered bar incline press

Lie on a low incline bench holding a cambered bar. Lower the bar well past chest level into a deep stretch, then press up.

Movement

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Upper body

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Muscle growth higher is better4.0
Very good; among the better picks for the muscle. 1 source.
- 4/5 Underrated: gives a dumbbell-like deep stretch with a stable implement, a clear end range and easy progression. Renaissance Periodization, The Most OVERRATED and UNDERRATED Chest Exercises @ 3:36videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI
Loaded stretch higher is better5.0
Peak tension at a deep stretch. 1 source.
- 5/5 One of the best loaded-stretch exercises; the camber lets the bar travel far below the chest. Renaissance Periodization, The Most OVERRATED and UNDERRATED Chest Exercises @ 4:07videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI
Progression higher is better4.0
Easy to add small amounts. 1 source.
- 4/5 Barbell loading makes small progressions easy. Renaissance Periodization, The Most OVERRATED and UNDERRATED Chest Exercises @ 4:39videoExpert opinion2025checked by AI