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Smith Machine Incline Press
An incline press on a guided bar, a steady way to load the upper chest without balancing a barbell.
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- Works
- chest, shoulders; also triceps
- Kit
- Smith machine, Bench
- Dose
- 8 to 12 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Set an incline bench under the Smith bar so it lowers to your upper chest. Grip just wider than your shoulders and twist the bar off its hooks.
While you move
- Bar over your upper chest
- Shoulder blades pinned back
- Lower under control
- Press and re-hook when done
Avoid
- Bench set so the bar meets your neck
- Losing track of the safety hooks
- Bouncing at the bottom
Take care if you have trouble with your shoulders or your wrists.