Smith Machine Incline Press

A compound Smith machine exercise for the upper pectoralis major.

  • Chest
  • Smith machine
  • Compound

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Muscles worked

MainUpper pectoralis major
AlsoAnterior deltoid, Triceps brachii

Setup

Position the incline bench so the bar meets the upper chest at the bottom.

How to do it well

  • Set an incline bench under the bar
  • Lower to the upper chest
  • Press along the fixed track

Common mistakes

  • Bench angle too steep
  • Bar landing too high on the neck

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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.