Strength · Recomp guide

Smith Machine Incline Bench Press

The smith machine incline bench press is a beginner strength exercise for your chest, using machine.

Main muscles
Chest
Also works
Shoulders, Triceps
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press, starting position
Start
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press, end position
Finish

Setup

Set an incline bench at about 30 degrees under the Smith bar so it lines up with your upper chest. Grip a little wider than your shoulders.

How to do it

  1. Unhook the bar.
  2. Lower it to your upper chest under control.
  3. Press back up to straight arms.

Coaching cues

  • Shoulder blades back and down.
  • Elbows slightly tucked.

Common mistakes

  • Bench too steep, so it becomes a shoulder press.
  • Bouncing off your chest.

Alternatives to the smith machine incline bench press

Smith Machine Bench Press Machine Cable fly Cable stack Chest press machine Chest press machine Dumbbell bench press Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell floor press Dumbbells Dumbbell fly Dumbbells, Flat bench