Classification
Type | basic |
Mechanics | compound |
Direction | push |
Equipment | smith press |
Additional Equipment | incline bench |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on incline bench with lower chest below bar. Grasp bar with close grip and disengage.Execution
Lower bar down toward lower chest. Keep elbows very close to body. Press bar up, keep arms slightly flexed, repeat.Variations / Comments
-![Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline | Starting Position Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/84/2784.jpg)
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![Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline | Ending Position Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/85/2785.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Triceps Brachii |
Synergist | Pectoralis Major, Sternal | Pectoralis Major, Clavicular | Deltoid, Anterior |
Stabilizers | Biceps Brachii |
![Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline | Muscles Front Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/83/1183.jpg)
Front
![Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline | Muscles Rear Smith Press Close Grip Bench Press, Incline Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/84/1184.jpg)
Rear
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