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Smith Machine Bench Press

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Chest
Also works
Triceps, Front Delt
Equipment
Smith machine

How to do it

  1. Set the bench so the Smith bar lines up with your mid-chest.
  2. Unrack the bar and lower it to your chest with your elbows about 45° from your sides.
  3. Press it straight back up.

Common mistakes

Know what to lift next

Iron Streak puts lifts like the Smith Machine Bench Press into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.

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