Form cues
- Back stays on the pad
- Elbows slightly tucked
- Bar meets the upper chest
- Full lockout
Exercise
Smith Incline Bench Press
Chest, smith machine
An incline bench press on the Smith machine for the upper chest.
Target: pectorals. Also works: shoulders, triceps.
Steps
- Set the bench around 30 to 45 degrees under the Smith bar.
- Grip slightly wider than the shoulders and unrack.
- Lower the bar toward the upper chest.
- Press back to straight arms.
- Rerack the bar.
Common mistakes
- Bench too steep
- Bouncing the bar
- Flaring the elbows
Breathing
Inhale on the way down, exhale as you drive up.
In the app, search for Smith Incline Bench Press and add it to a workout.