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Movement · Chest

Smith Incline Bench Press

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.

TargetPectorals
Equipmentsmith machine
Body partChest

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Adjust the bench to a 30-45 degree incline.

  2. 2

    Sit on the bench with your back flat against the pad and feet firmly on the ground.

  3. 3

    Grasp the barbell with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows slightly tucked in.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the bottom, then push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Pectorals

Secondary

ShouldersTriceps

Training plans

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