How to Do Barbell Smith Chest Press

Barbell Smith Chest Press is a chest exercise using barbell, listed as intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Barbell

Difficulty

Intermediate

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Barbell Smith Chest Press

  1. 01Position a flat bench under the Smith machine bar so it aligns with your mid chest.
  2. 02Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width and rotate to unlock the safety hooks.
  3. 03Lower the bar slowly until it almost touches your chest, keeping elbows at a 45 degree angle.
  4. 04Drive the bar upward forcefully until your arms are fully extended but not locked.
  5. 05Maintain a slight arch in the lower back and keep your feet firmly planted.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Barbell Smith Chest Press

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Chest Pushes the arms forward and across the body.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Focus on a controlled eccentric phase to maximize mechanical tension and maintain joint integrity.

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05 / FAQ

Barbell Smith Chest Press questions

What muscles does Barbell Smith Chest Press work?

Barbell Smith Chest Press is catalogued as a chest exercise in A90 Training Club, with the chest as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Barbell Smith Chest Press correctly?

Position a flat bench under the Smith machine bar so it aligns with your mid chest. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder width and rotate to unlock the safety hooks. Lower the bar slowly until it almost touches your chest, keeping elbows at a 45 degree angle. Drive the bar upward forcefully until your arms are fully extended but not locked. Maintain a slight arch in the lower back and keep your feet firmly planted.

What is the A90 coach tip for Barbell Smith Chest Press?

Focus on a controlled eccentric phase to maximize mechanical tension and maintain joint integrity.

Is Barbell Smith Chest Press suitable for beginners?

Barbell Smith Chest Press is rated intermediate in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Barbell Smith Chest Press?

Barbell Smith Chest Press uses barbell.

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