How to Do Smith Machine Press Incline

Smith Machine Press Incline is a chest exercise using machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Chest

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Smith Machine Press Incline

  1. 01Place an incline bench inside the Smith machine frame and align it so the bar drops to the upper chest.
  2. 02Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and rotate the bar to unlock it from the safety pegs.
  3. 03Lower the bar slowly to the chest while keeping the forearms vertical under the bar.
  4. 04Press the bar back up to near-lockout by driving the shoulder blades into the bench.
  5. 05Lock the bar back into the safety hooks once the set is completed.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Smith Machine Press Incline

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

Align the bench so the bar tracks toward the upper chest rather than the chin to maximize pectoral recruitment.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Smith Machine Press Incline questions

What muscles does Smith Machine Press Incline work?

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

How do you do Smith Machine Press Incline correctly?

Place an incline bench inside the Smith machine frame and align it so the bar drops to the upper chest. Grip the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width and rotate the bar to unlock it from the safety pegs. Lower the bar slowly to the chest while keeping the forearms vertical under the bar. Press the bar back up to near-lockout by driving the shoulder blades into the bench. Lock the bar back into the safety hooks once the set is completed.

What is the A90 coach tip for Smith Machine Press Incline?

Align the bench so the bar tracks toward the upper chest rather than the chin to maximize pectoral recruitment.

Is Smith Machine Press Incline suitable for beginners?

Smith Machine Press Incline is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Smith Machine Press Incline?

Smith Machine Press Incline uses machine.

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