Smith Wide-Grip Bench Press
Chest · Smith Machine · Beginner
How to do it
- Adjust the bench to a comfortable position on the smith machine.
- Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
- Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows out to the sides.
- Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
- Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary: Pectorals
Secondary: Triceps, Shoulders
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