Smith Incline Bench Press

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Learn how to do the Smith Incline Bench Press with proper form and technique. This smith machine exercise primarily targets your Pectorals, with secondary emphasis on Shoulders, Triceps.

Smith Incline Bench Press exercise demonstration showing proper form

How to Do the Smith Incline Bench Press

Follow these steps to perform the Smith Incline Bench Press with correct form:

  1. 1Adjust the bench to a 30-45 degree incline.
  2. 2Sit on the bench with your back flat against the pad and feet firmly on the ground.
  3. 3Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. 4Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows slightly tucked in.
  5. 5Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Smith Incline Bench Press Muscles Worked

Primary

pectorals

Secondary

shoulderstriceps

Exercise Details

Equipment
smith machine
Body Part
chest
Category
Main

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