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Smith Machine Incline Bench Press: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Workout Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
Primary Muscle Group Chest
Secondary Muscle Group Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment Required Smith Machine
Force Type Push
Mechanics Compound
Exercise Type Strength
Difficulty Beginner

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press: Video Tutorial & Exercise Guide

Table Of Contents

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscle

Chest

Secondary Muscles

Shoulders
Triceps

How to do the Smith Machine Incline Bench Press – Step-by-Step Guide

  • Step 1: Position the bench perpendicularly directed toward the bar and center it on the Smith machine
  • Step 2: Sit on a bench and grip the bar lightly wider than shoulder width.
  • Step 3: Push the bar up and rotate it to release it from the safety stop.
  • Step 4: lower the bar to your chest. Push the bar up until your arms are fully extended
  • Step 5: Repeat until desired number of reps and readjust bar

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press Overview

The Smith Machine Incline Press is a variation of the Incline Barbell Press in which the bar moves in a constant path. Using guide rails requires less balancing and adjustment compared to free weights. At the same time, smith machines are more like free weights than others. This gives you the benefits of both free weights and machines.

Benefits of The Smith Machine Incline Bench Press

Adds size and strength to your chest and triceps. Many lifters find more chest movement and less shoulder movement than the traditional bench press. Bars move on tracks for easier control.

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