Exercise Guide
Smith Incline Bench Press
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Exercise Visual
Smith Incline Bench Press
Pectorals • Smith Machine
beginnerCategory
chest
Body Part
chest
Equipment
smith machine
Target
pectorals
Instructions
- 1
Adjust the bench to a 30-45 degree incline.
- 2
Sit on the bench with your back flat against the pad and feet firmly on the ground.
- 3
Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4
Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows slightly tucked in.
- 5
Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
ShouldersPectoralsTriceps
Movement Data
Role
Incline Press
Pattern
push
Priority
9/10
Variation Rank
3
Workout Split
push
Classification
Compound