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#1308 · Chest · Pectorals

Smith Wide Grip Bench Press

Target
Pectorals
Body part
Chest
Equipment
Smith Machine
MET
4.5
Secondary muscles
Triceps, Shoulders

Instructions

  1. Adjust the bench to a comfortable position on the smith machine.
  2. Lie down on the bench with your feet flat on the ground.
  3. Grasp the barbell with a wide grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Unrack the barbell and lower it slowly towards your chest, keeping your elbows out to the sides.
  5. Pause for a moment when the barbell touches your chest.
  6. Push the barbell back up to the starting position, fully extending your arms.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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