Incline Push-up on a Smith Bar Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Chest
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Body Part
- Chest
- Primary Muscle
- Chest
- Secondary Muscles
- Triceps, Triceps Brachii, Shoulders, Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Smith Machine Incline Push-up
How to: Incline Push-up on a Smith Bar
- Set the Smith machine bar at an incline that fits your height.
- Position yourself facing the bar, placing your hands shoulder-width apart on the bar.
- Step back and create a straight line from your head to your heels.
- Lower your body towards the bar by bending your elbows, keeping them close to your body.
- Press back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
Common Mistakes
- Allowing the hips to sag.
- Pushing through the shoulders instead of the chest.
- Not maintaining a neutral spine.
Modifications
- Perform the push-up with your knees on the ground for reduced strain.
- Use a higher platform if the inclination is too challenging.
Tips
- Keep your body in a straight line from head to heels.
- Engage your core during the movement to avoid sagging hips.
- Avoid letting your elbows flare out too much.
Incline Push-up on a Smith Bar Alternatives
Tags
chest
push-up
strength
upper body
triceps
smith machine