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Smith Incline Bench Press 101 Video Tutorial

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Smith Incline Bench Press
Smith Incline Bench Press

Exercise Synopsis

Target Muscle Group

Chest

Secondary Targets

Execution

Compound

Force Type

Push (Bilateral)

Required Equipment

Smith Machine

Fitness Level

Intermediate

Timer

Hour

Minute

Second

Stopwatch

00:00:00:00

Overview

The Smith incline bench press is an exercise that targets the chest muscles. It is performed on a Smith machine, which is a weightlifting machine with a fixed bar that runs on a track. The lifter lies on an incline bench and grasps the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. The bar is then lowered to the chest and pressed back up to the starting position. This exercise can be performed with a variety of weights and repetitions, depending on the lifters goals, The Smith incline bench press is a good exercise for building chest muscle mass and strength. It is also a relatively safe exercise, as the fixed bar helps to keep the lifter in a controlled position. However, it is important to use proper form to avoid injury.

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Variations

Variations of fitness exercises refer to different ways of performing a specific exercise or movement to target various muscle groups, intensities, or goals. These variations aim to challenge the body differently, prevent plateaus, and cater to individuals with varying fitness levels.

EQUIPMENT

Barbell

EXECUTION

Compound

FITNESS LEVEL

Advanced

Alternatives

Alternative exercises in fitness refer to different movements or activities that target similar muscle groups or serve the same training purpose as the primary exercise. These alternative exercises can be used as substitutes when the original exercise is unavailable or challenging to perform due to various reasons such as equipment limitations, injuries, or personal preferences.

EQUIPMENT

Barbell

EXECUTION

Compound

FITNESS LEVEL

Advanced

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