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Smith Machine Bench Press

Chest Machine

Description

The Smith machine bench press is a compound exercise that targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps. The guided bar path provides added stability, allowing you to focus on proper pressing technique and controlled movement. This exercise is effective for building upper-body strength, muscle size, and pressing power.

How To

01 Lie flat on the bench, grip the bar just outside shoulder-width
02 Unrack it and brace your core before you lower
03 Lower the bar to your chest under control
04 Drive it back up to full lockout, squeezing your chest at the top

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