Exercise Guide
Smith Bench Press
intermediate
Exercise Visual
Smith Bench Press
Pectorals • Smith Machine
intermediateCategory
chest
Body Part
chest
Equipment
smith machine
Target
pectorals
Instructions
- 1
Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to chest level.
- 2
Lie flat on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
- 3
Grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4
Unrack the bar and lower it towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
- 5
Pause for a moment when the bar touches your chest.
- 6
Push the bar back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
TricepsPectoralsShoulders