Smith Machine Incline Press

How to Perform This Exercise

1. 1 Set the bench to a 30-45 degree angle and sit firmly with feet flat on the floor.
2. 2 Grasp the handles with an appropriate grip, arms extended above your chest.
3. 3 Lower slowly while controlling the movement, elbows at about 45 degrees from your torso.
4. 4 Push upward while contracting the upper chest until arms are fully extended.
5. 5 Repeat while keeping shoulder blades squeezed and back slightly arched throughout.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Bouncing the weight off your chest instead of controlling the descent.
• Lifting your hips off the bench or arching your back excessively.
• Flaring elbows to 90 degrees, which overloads the shoulders.

Muscles Worked

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