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Smith Machine Bench Press

A compound Smith machine exercise for the pectoralis major.

  • Chest
  • Smith machine
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainPectoralis major
AlsoAnterior deltoid, Triceps brachii

Setup

Align the bench so the bar path lands on the lower chest at the bottom.

How to do it well

  • Position the bar over the lower chest
  • Lower under control
  • Press up along the fixed track

Common mistakes

  • Setting the bench so the bar misses the chest line
  • Bouncing off the chest

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General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.