Blaze Exercise Guide: Master the Incline Shoulder Press

Learn how to perform the Blaze shoulder press with proper form. Build stronger, more stable deltoids using our expert-led bench guide.

How to Perform

  1. Adjust the bench to a high incline angle of approximately 75 to 80 degrees.
  2. Sit firmly against the backrest with your feet planted flat on the floor to maintain a stable base.
  3. Position your weights at shoulder height with your palms facing forward and your elbows tucked slightly inward.
  4. Press the weight upward in a smooth arc until your arms are fully extended without locking the elbows.
  5. Pause briefly at the peak of the movement to ensure maximum muscle contraction.
  6. Lower the weight back to the starting position under strict control, feeling the stretch in your front deltoids.
  7. Maintain a neutral spine and keep your head pressed against the bench throughout the entire set.

Common Mistakes

  • Arching the lower back excessively to compensate for heavy weight
  • Flaring the elbows out 90 degrees which increases shoulder joint stress
  • Using momentum or bouncing at the bottom of the repetition
  • Failing to use the full range of motion by stopping short of the shoulders

Muscles Worked

Primary movers

  • Shoulders

Stabilizers

  • Triceps
  • Upper Pectorals
  • Trapezius

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Shoulders · Shoulders