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smith machine horizontal push Activity intensity • Moderate
✓ knee safe
✓ lower back safe
✓ wrist safe
Smith Machine Incline Chest Press
Primary Muscles: upper chest, chest
Secondary Stabilisers: anterior deltoid, triceps
DEFAULT REP RANGE
8-12 reps
INTERVAL REST TARGET
120s
DIFFICULTY
beginner
Biomechanical Coaching Cues
- Set an adjustable bench at 30 degrees beneath the Smith bar so the bar lowers to your upper sternum.
- Tuck your elbows roughly 45 degrees and control the eccentric for 2 to 3 seconds.
- Fixed bar path allows safe training close to muscular failure.
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