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Strength exercise

High Incline Smith Machine Press

How to do it

  1. Set an adjustable bench to a high incline (around 60 degrees) inside the Smith machine.
  2. Sit back on the bench and grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
  3. Unrack the bar and lower it to your upper chest with control.
  4. Press the bar back up to full lockout.
  5. Keep your shoulder blades retracted and feet flat on the floor.
  6. Focus on driving through your shoulders and upper chest.

Muscles worked

ChestMuscles located in the front of the upper body, primarily responsible for pushing movements. All Chest exercises
Anterior DeltoidFront portion of the shoulder muscle responsible for shoulder flexion and internal rotation. All Anterior Deltoid exercises
Triceps BrachiiThree-headed muscle at the back of the upper arm responsible for elbow extension. All Triceps Brachii exercises

Related Chest exercises

Dumbbell Incline Bench PressPush-up (Incline)Smith Machine Incline Bench PressAssisted Dip MachineBand Chest FlyBand Chest Press
Type
Strength
Equipment
Smith Machine
Primary muscles
Chest, Anterior Deltoid, Triceps Brachii
Measured in
Reps and weight