Smith Machine Bench Press: how to do it and form tips

A barbell bench press performed in a Smith machine, providing a fixed bar path that allows confident heavy pressing without a spotter.

Form tips

Set the bench slightly back so the bar path aligns with your mid-chest.
Keep feet flat and arch your upper back as in the free-weight version.
Use a shoulder-width or slightly wider grip.

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