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Smith Bench Press
Muscles involved
The Smith bench press guides the bar on a fixed track. It is a stable way to train the chest without a spotter.
How to do it
- Lie on your back on a flat bench under a Smith machine.
- Grip the bar with a wide grip and arms extended, palms facing forward.
- Lower the bar by bending your elbows slowly until it almost touches your chest.
- Press the bar upward to the starting position, contracting your chest.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor. - Lower the bar in a controlled manner to your chest. - Do not bounce the bar on your chest at the end of the descent.
Difficulty
PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Smith Bench Press: which muscles does it work?
Smith Bench Press mainly works: Chest. It also involves: Pectoralis major clavicular head, Pectoralis major sternal head, Anterior deltoid, Triceps brachii.
What is Smith Bench Press good for?
The Smith bench press guides the bar on a fixed track. It is a stable way to train the chest without a spotter.
How do you do Smith Bench Press with proper form?
- Keep your feet firmly planted on the floor. - Lower the bar in a controlled manner to your chest. - Do not bounce the bar on your chest at the end of the descent.
