Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
Incline press with the guided Smith machine bar, for the upper chest.
- Primary muscleChest
- Also worksFront delts
- EquipmentMachine and bench
- TypeCompound
- MovementHorizontal push
- LevelBeginner
- Chest
- Front delts
- Machine and bench
How to do the Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
4 steps, in the order you do them.
- Set a bench at 30-45° under the Smith bar so it lowers to your upper chest.
- Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width and unrack it.
- Lower with control to your upper chest.
- Press up until your arms are straight, then rack the bar when you finish.
Muscles worked
Common Smith Machine Incline Bench Press mistakes
What goes wrong most often when you do the Smith Machine Incline Bench Press, and how to fix it.
The bench is badly positioned and the bar lowers to your neck or abdomen.
Before loading, lower the empty bar and move the bench until it touches your upper chest.
The Smith machine safety stops are left unset.
Set the stops just below the lowest point of the range, in case you miss a rep.
You unrack the bar with bent arms and it drops suddenly.
Extend your arms before rotating the bar off the hooks, and rotate it back to rack at the end.
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does the Smith Machine Incline Bench Press work?
The Smith Machine Incline Bench Press works mainly the chest. It also works the front delts and the triceps.