Smith Machine Bench Press

Step-by-step technique for Smith Machine Bench Press, an exercise for chest using machine. From the Frog Fitness exercise library.

Technique video

How to do it

  1. Position the bench centered in the Smith machine.
  2. Lie down so the bar tracks over mid-chest.
  3. Unlock the bar and lower it to your chest.
  4. Press up until your arms are straight.
Coach tip: The machine guides the path. Focus on feeling the chest work.

Muscles worked

Primary: Chest
Secondary: Front Delts, Triceps

Smith Machine Bench Press is a strength exercise that loads the chest using machine. Log it in Frog Fitness to follow how the load develops over time.

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