Exercise library
Chest
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
- Primary muscle
- Chest
- Also works
- Shoulders, Triceps
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Horizontal push
- Role in a program
- Primary
How to do it
Set an incline bench under the Smith bar aligned with the upper chest. Unrack, lower the bar to the collarbone area, then press up along the fixed track. The guided path lets you focus on upper-chest tension.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the chest — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the chest: