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Smith-Machine Bench Press
The Smith-Machine Bench Press is a compound exercise that mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. You'll need: smith machine.
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Smith-Machine Bench Press Muscles Worked
Primary
Chest (pectoralis major, sternal head)
Secondary
Front Shoulder (anterior deltoid); Triceps (triceps brachii)
Smith-Machine Bench Press FAQs
What muscles does the Smith-Machine Bench Press work?
The Smith-Machine Bench Press mainly works the chest, with help from the shoulders and triceps. The main muscles are the pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Smith-Machine Bench Press?
Smith machine.
Is the Smith-Machine Bench Press a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Smith-Machine Bench Press go on?
It belongs on push day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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