Exercise guide
Smith Machine Incline Bench Press
The Smith Machine Incline Bench Press trains the chest from an inclined angle, with the shoulders and triceps assisting. The machine guides the bar, so the bench angle and location determine the pressing path.
Training context
Who May Find the Smith Incline Press Useful?
The guided path may suit users who prefer less balance demand or want to press without handling a free barbell. It can also make the start and finish easier to standardize.
Set the safeties and test the empty-bar path first. The bar should lower toward the upper chest without forcing the elbows or shoulders into an uncomfortable position.
Technique overview
Keep the upper back connected to the bench
Lie with the upper back supported, feet planted, and bar aligned over the upper chest. Lower the bar under control while maintaining a comfortable elbow angle. Press upward without lifting the shoulders from the pad and rotate the bar securely into the hooks after the set.
Treat this as an overview and use a range, pace, and setup you can control.