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Smith Machine Incline Push Up

Adjustable incline push-up using a locked Smith bar as elevated hand support for scalable upper-body pressing.

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Smith Machine Incline Push Up demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

ChestTricepsShouldersCore

Equipment

Smith Machine

Sets × reps

3 × 15

Rest

1 min

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Set the Smith bar at a secure height and place both hands slightly wider than shoulder width.
  2. 02Walk the feet back until the body forms a straight line from head to heels.
  3. 03Brace the trunk and lower the chest toward the bar with the elbows tracking under control.
  4. 04Press through the hands to return to straight arms without letting the hips sag.
  5. 05Repeat through a consistent range while keeping the bar locked in place.

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