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Smith Machine Incline Bench Press demonstration

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Strength / Smith Machine

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press

An incline press in the Smith machine, guiding the bar to target the upper chest and front delts.

Equipment

Smith Machine

Experience

beginner

Movement

compound

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Triceps

Instructions

  1. 01

    Set an incline bench at 30-45 degrees inside a Smith machine.

  2. 02

    Lie back and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  3. 03

    Unrack and lower the bar to your upper chest.

  4. 04

    Pause briefly at the bottom.

  5. 05

    Press the bar back up until your arms are extended.

  6. 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.