Demo & instructions
Incline Smith Machine Press
Also known as: Smith Machine Incline Press, Incline Smith Bench Press, Guided Bar Incline Press
Instructions
An incline press on a bar that glides along fixed rails. Because the bar cannot wander, you can focus entirely on pushing hard with the upper chest and take sets close to your limit with confidence.
- Movement
- Horizontal push
- Type
- Compound
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 5–20 reps
Setup
- 1Set an adjustable bench to a low incline, around thirty degrees, and centre it under the bar.
- 2Check the position with an empty bar: it should come down to your upper chest, just below your collarbones.
- 3Set the safety stops just below the bottom of your range.
- 4Lie back, grip the bar a little wider than your shoulders, and draw your shoulder blades together.
Execution
- 1Lift the bar slightly and rotate your wrists to release the hooks.
Target
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Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
