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Incline Bench Press (Smith Machine)

Muscles worked

  • Front Shoulder
  • Tricep
  • Upper Chest
  • Serratus
  • Side Shoulder

Equipment

Smith Machine
Smith Machine
Weight Plates
Weight Plates
Incline Bench
Incline Bench

Form Cues

  • Set the bench to a 15-30 degree incline and position it so the bar path aligns with your upper chest.

  • Retract your shoulder blades and press them into the bench before unracking.

  • Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.

  • Lower the bar with control to your upper chest.

  • Keep elbows at roughly 45-60 degrees from your torso, avoid excessive flaring.

  • Press the bar up until arms are fully extended.

  • Keep your hips planted on the bench throughout the movement.

  • Inhale on the descent, exhale forcefully during the press.

Common mistakes

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