smith incline bench press

Primary target: Pectorals
Equipment: Smith Machine
Body part: Chest
Secondary muscles: Shoulders

Secondary muscles

ShouldersTriceps

Step by step

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

How to perform

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