Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Serratus Anterior
- Equipment
- Smith machine
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Serratus Anterior
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Anterior, Pectoralis Major Clavicular Head
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Incline Shoulder Raise
Visualised Target Muscle Groups
Front
Back
How to: Smith Incline Shoulder Raises
- Set the Smith machine bar to an appropriate height.
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and grasp the bar with a pronated grip.
- Engage your core and pull the bar down towards your upper chest while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly raise the bar back to the starting position while maintaining control.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much weight, which can lead to poor form.
- Rounding the back instead of keeping it straight during the lift.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights or perform the exercise without weights to focus on form.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and engage your core throughout the movement.
- Avoid locking your elbows at the top of the lift to maintain tension on the muscles.
Smith Incline Shoulder Raises Alternatives
Tags
shoulders
strength
back
Serratus Anterior
exercise
weightlifting
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