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Chest
smith incline shoulder raises
- Primary target
- Serratus
- Equipment
- Smith Machine
- Body part
- Chest
- Secondary muscles
- Deltoids
Secondary muscles
DeltoidsTrapezius
Step by step
- 1
Adjust the smith machine to an incline position.
- 2
Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 3
Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- 4
Keep your back straight and core engaged.
- 5
Raise the barbell up towards the ceiling, leading with your elbows.
- 6
Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
How to perform
Adjust the smith machine to an incline position. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Keep your back straight and core engaged. Raise the barbell up towards the ceiling, leading with your elbows. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
