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Smith Incline Shoulder Raises

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Intermediate

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Serratus Anterior accessibility Chest
Deltoids Trapezius

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Smith Machine

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

push

Smith Incline Shoulder Raises is a intermediate single-joint isolation pushing exercise targeting the Serratus Anterior in the Chest region. Performed using smith machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Deltoids and Trapezius.

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1

Set the bench inside the smith machine to an incline position under the bar.

2

Lie back on the incline bench with your feet flat on the floor and your back supported.

3

Grasp the bar with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, and unrack it.

4

Keep your back against the pad and your core engaged, with your arms extended and elbows soft.

5

Without bending your elbows, push the bar a few inches further towards the ceiling by protracting your shoulder blades.

6

Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly let your shoulder blades retract to return to the starting position.

7

Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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