Smith Incline Bench Press
Target Muscle
Secondary Muscles
Equipment
Lie back on the incline bench with your feet flat on the ground, grab the bar with a wider than shoulder-width grip, and unhook the bar from the rack.
Lower the bar to your chest level in a controlled manner, keeping your elbows at a 90-degree angle.
Press the bar back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms but not locking your elbows, while maintaining control of the weight.
Repeat the lowering and lifting for the desired number of repetitions, and then re-rack the bar carefully when finished.
Pro Tip
Correct Grip: Your grip should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Avoid gripping the bar too wide as this can lead to shoulder injuries and reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. Your palms should be facing away from you and your wrists should be straight and not bent backwards. Controlled Movement: When you lower the bar, do so in a slow and controlled manner until it lightly touches your chest. Avoid letting the bar bounce off your chest as this can lead to injury and it reduces the effectiveness of the exercise. When pushing the bar back up, do so in a powerful yet controlled motion. Full Range of Motion: Ensure you are