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Strength / Smith Machine
Smith Machine Bench Press
A bench press variation in the Smith machine, where the guided bar path adds stability for the chest.
Equipment
Smith Machine
Experience
beginner
Movement
compound
Instructions
- 01
Lie on a flat bench set inside a Smith machine.
- 02
Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and unrack it.
- 03
Lower the bar under control to your mid-chest.
- 04
Pause briefly without bouncing.
- 05
Press the bar back up until your arms are fully extended.
- 06
Repeat for the desired number of reps.
Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.
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