Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
How to do the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Shoulders
Chest
Barbell
How to do the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise
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Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell.
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Using a shoulder width pronated (palms forward) grip, lift the bar from the rack and hold it straight over you with a slight bend at the elbows. This will be your starting position.
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As you breathe out, lift the bar up until your arms are fully extended. Note: The contraction should be felt around the shoulders.
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After a second pause, bring the bar back down to the starting position as you breathe in.
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Repeat the movement for the prescribed amount of repetitions.
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When you are done, place the bar back in the rack.
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Smith Incline Shoulder Raise: common questions
What muscles does the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise work?
The Smith Incline Shoulder Raise primarily works the Shoulders. It also recruits the Chest as supporting muscles.
Is the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Smith Incline Shoulder Raise is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise?
To do the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise you'll need a barbell.
Is the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise a compound or isolation exercise?
The Smith Incline Shoulder Raise is an isolation exercise, it targets the shoulders through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Smith Incline Shoulder Raise with correct form?
Place an incline bench underneath the smith machine. Place the barbell at a height that you can reach when lying down and your arms are almost fully extended. Once the weight you need is selected, lie down on the incline bench and make sure your shoulders are aligned right under the barbell. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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