Smith machine incline press

Press from an incline bench along a fixed vertical bar path.

Level

Basic

Equipment

Machines

Measure

reps

Tempo

2-1-1-0 (down, pause, up, pause)

Technique

1. Place the bench so the bar lowers over the upper chest.
2. Keep the feet, hips and upper back supported.
3. Keep the elbows under the hands and lower slowly.

Common mistakes

• Lowering the bar onto the neck.
• Using a load that lifts the back off the pad.