Smith Machine Bench Press
The Smith Machine Bench Press is a strength movement that targets your chest. Here's how to do it with clean form.
How to do the Smith Machine Bench Press
- Lie flat on the bench and position the bar directly over your mid-chest.
- Unrack with a shoulder-width grip, retract your shoulder blades, and maintain a slight arch.
- Lower the bar to your chest under control, then press back to full extension.
- Keep your feet flat and your wrists stacked over your elbows throughout.
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