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