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Beschrijving
Smith Incline Bench Press is an incline bench press variation performed using a Smith machine. This exercise targets the upper chest muscles and provides a full upper chest appearance. The Smith machine has a fixed movement path and reduces the need for a spotter. It is a safe option for those training alone. It is one of the most effective exercises for upper chest development. Variety can be provided with different incline angles.
Stap-voor-stap instructies
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Adjust the incline bench at an appropriate angle to the Smith machine
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Lie on your back on the bench and grip the bar at shoulder width
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Slowly lower the bar toward your upper chest
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Push up powerfully
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Complete the movement without fully locking the elbows
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Keep your back pressed against the bench throughout the movement
Belangrijke punten
- ✓Adjust the bench angle between 30-45 degrees to target the upper chest muscles
- ✓Position the bench under the Smith machine so the bar comes to the upper chest
- ✓Keep the grip width slightly wider than shoulder width, keep wrists straight
- ✓Lower the bar in a controlled manner to the upper chest and push up with explosive power
- ✓Squeeze the shoulder blades back to bring the chest muscles forward and provide shoulder protection
Veelgemaakte fouten
- ✗Adjusting the bench position incorrectly - the bar does not come to the correct region of the chest, risk of shoulder injury increases
- ✗Setting the bench angle above 45 degrees - the movement turns into a shoulder press
- ✗Neglecting stabilizer muscles by relying on the Smith machine's fixed path - difficulty is experienced when transitioning to free weights
- ✗Bringing the bar to the full locking point - the triceps engage and the load is taken off the chest
- ✗Lifting the hips off the bench to try to lift more weight - risk of lower back injury increases
Ademhaling
Inhale deeply while lowering the bar to the chest, exhale in a controlled and powerful manner while pushing up.
Spieractivatie
Veiligheid
Aandachtspunten
- Those with shoulder injuries should be careful
- If there are rotator cuff problems, doctor approval should be obtained
- Those at risk of chest muscle tear should use light weights
- Those with shoulder instability should adjust the angle
Veiligheidstips
- Learn to use the Smith machine locks
- Adjust the bench angle to suit your shoulders
- Increase the weight gradually
- Control the elbows throughout the movement
Veelgestelde Vragen
Welke spieren traint Smith Incline Bench Press?
Smith Incline Bench Press traint vooral deze spieren: Borst, Schouders. Daarnaast worden getraind: Triceps.
Is Smith Incline Bench Press geschikt voor beginners?
Smith Incline Bench Press is een oefening van niveau Gevorderd. Leermoeilijkheid: Gemiddeld.
Kun je Smith Incline Bench Press thuis doen?
Smith Incline Bench Press vereist meestal apparatuur uit de sportschool en is thuis lastig uit te voeren.
Wat zijn veelgemaakte fouten bij Smith Incline Bench Press?
Een van de meest gemaakte fouten: Adjusting the bench position incorrectly - the bar does not come to the correct region of the chest, risk of shoulder injury increases
Hoeveel sets en herhalingen voor Smith Incline Bench Press?
Aanbevolen: 4-6 sets en 5-8 herhalingen.
Oefening info
Materiaal
Primaire spieren
Secundaire spieren
Voordelen
- ✓Develops the upper chest muscles
- ✓Provides safe heavy lifting with a fixed path
- ✓Allows working without a spotter
- ✓Increases upper body pushing power