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Description

Perform a controlled bench press with the barbell on the Smith machine. Lower the bar to mid-chest, keeping wrists neutral and elbows slightly angled, then press up to starting position.

Tips

Keep your chest up, elbows angled, and press smoothly for full muscle engagement.

Primary Muscles

Chest, Front Shoulder, & Triceps

Equipment
Flat Bench

A sturdy, padded bench with a flat surface for lying or sitting during exercises.

Smith Machine

A weight machine with a guided barbell on rails for controlled vertical or angled lifting.

Weight Plates

Flat, circular weights with center holes designed to fit onto barbells, dumbbells, or plate-loaded machines.

Skill Level

Intermediate: Requires moderate skill, good form, and technique.

Engagement Type

Bilateral: Each rep engages both sides of the body simultaneously.

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