Smith Machine Inclined Chest Press
Purposes
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Chest strength
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Front deltoids strength
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Triceps strength
Description
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Lying on an inclined bench, hold the barbell with arms straight, hands placed slightly outside of shoulder width.
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Keep your chest up at all time, and allow the lower back to maintain a natural arch (not excessive).
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Lower the barbell to the top of the chest.
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Press the bar back up to the top, until your arms are straight.
Mistakes
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Not keeping the chest up
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Over-arching the lower back
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Lifting the hips off the bench
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Pushing the head back against the bench