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smith incline bench press

smith incline bench press exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: pectorals. Equipment: smith machine.

smith incline bench press exercise demonstration
Target muscle
pectorals
Muscle group
shoulders
Body part
chest
Equipment
smith machine

Secondary muscles

shoulders, triceps

How to perform

  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.