Smith incline shoulder raises exercise demonstration
Smith incline shoulder raises

Exercise

Smith incline shoulder raises

Smith incline shoulder raises is a moderate exercise. It trains chest.

Muscles
ChestShoulders

Detailed explanation

Adjust the smith machine to an incline position. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart. Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

Keep your back straight and core engaged. Raise the barbell up towards the ceiling, leading with your elbows. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Adjust the smith machine to an incline position.

  2. 2

    Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  3. 3

    Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.

  4. 4

    Keep your back straight and core engaged.

  5. 5

    Raise the barbell up towards the ceiling, leading with your elbows.

  6. 6

    Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back down to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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