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Smith Machine Bench Press

🏋️‍♂️ Strength / Weighted · Push

Also known as: smith bench press, smith machine bench, smith bench

Log it by text

Sets × Reps @ Weight
/log smith_machine_bench_press 3x10@45
also valid: /log smith-machine-bench-press 3x10@45 · /log smith machine bench press 3x10@45
Sets × Reps
/log smith_machine_bench_press 3x10
also valid: /log smith-machine-bench-press 3x10 · /log smith machine bench press 3x10
Reps
/log smith_machine_bench_press 20
also valid: /log smith-machine-bench-press 20 · /log smith machine bench press 20

Underscores, dashes, and spaces are interchangeable — every spelling above logs the same exercise.

Demonstration

Smith Machine Bench Press demonstration animation
Demo: Smith Bench Press — © Gym visual

How to perform

🎯 PectoralsTricepsShoulders🛠 Smith Machine
  1. Adjust the height of the smith machine bar to chest level.
  2. Lie flat on the bench with your feet firmly planted on the ground.
  3. Grip the bar with an overhand grip slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the bar and lower it towards your chest, keeping your elbows tucked in.
  5. Pause for a moment when the bar touches your chest.
  6. Push the bar back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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