Smith Machine Slight Incline Press

* Execution * Start position:

• Unrack the bar and hold it above your upper chest with arms fully extended.

• Keep your shoulder blades retracted and pressed into the bench.

• Lowering phase (eccentric):

• Slowly bring the bar down to just below your collarbone or upper chest.

• Maintain control — don’t bounce the bar.

• Pressing phase (concentric):

• Push the bar upward in a straight line until your arms are fully extended.

• Focus on squeezing your upper chest at the top.

• Lock and repeat:

• Complete your reps, then safely rack the bar back into the hooks.